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R267 VJM

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,213 mi
Last recorded63,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 VJM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,132 miles

nearside rear & offside front shock-absorbers damp/weeping

offside rear tyre wall perished

play in steering offside

Fail 7 Sep 2009 55,122 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear & offside front shock-absorbers damp/weeping

offside rear tyre wall perished

play in steering offside

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front side arm

Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front side arm

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,144 miles

as per 951485927264

Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,144 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear vlamp lens cracked †nearside front shock-absorber damp, starting to leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,610 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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R267 VJM is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R267 VJM, 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 R267 VJM registered?

R267 VJM is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R267 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 VJM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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