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R297 JAA

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 JAA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 60,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,528 miles

both front tyres cracked 175/65/14

Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cracked 175/65/14

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks appearing in tread 175/65/14

offside rear tyre perishing 175/65/14

Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,072 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres have cracks appearing in tread 175/65/14

offside rear tyre perishing 175/65/14

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished)(175/65/14

Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished)(175/65/14

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also badly perished)(175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,205 miles

All four tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (175/65/R14)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,200 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,125 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre poor condition 1756514

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,663 miles

Small fluid leak from power steering fluid reservoir area

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Small fluid leak from power steering fluid reservoir area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small fluid leak from rack gaiter area

Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,655 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small fluid leak from rack gaiter area

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,620 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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R297 JAA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R297 JAA, 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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R297 JAA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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