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R266 MFJ

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,075 mi
Last recorded72,075 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 MFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2007 72,075 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 72,075 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2005 56,133 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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R266 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R266 MFJ, 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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What year was R266 MFJ registered?

R266 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R266 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 MFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R266 MFJ have outstanding finance?

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