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R281 MOJ

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 MOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,389 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offsides rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2010 64,500 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offsides rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,730 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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R281 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R281 MOJ, 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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R281 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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