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R280 GJO

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 GJO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight twist in brake hose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres getting down on tread depth @ 2.5-3mm

condensation in nearside head lamp but beam image not effected

slight play in offside steering rack/track rod ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,409 miles

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

holes in front sills

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,871 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limits

Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre nearing limits

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,392 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,390 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 66,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 55,382 miles

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 27 May 2008 55,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,432 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R280 GJO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R280 GJO, 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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R280 GJO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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