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R259 JOB

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,156 miles

Boot floor is corroded.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,734 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 49,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 49,241 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective X2 exhaust rubbers broken but the exhaust is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,620 miles

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

Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated and broken in sections, exhaust still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 47,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,444 miles

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,154 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,535 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,722 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,102 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 29,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,025 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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R259 JOB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R259 JOB, 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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R259 JOB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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