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R258 OJH

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 OJH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,009 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,230 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside cracking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 81,332 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,883 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 77,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,978 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,966 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 64,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,707 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear service brake low

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,707 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear service brake low

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORNS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Oil leak

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORNS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 7 May 2010 47,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play offside rack end

Pass 7 May 2010 47,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play offside rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,154 miles

FRONT BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE NO SHAPRP EDGES OR PROJECTIONS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,483 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,036 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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R258 OJH is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 OJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R258 OJH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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