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R319 LOD

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 LOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,876 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer cv boot deteriorated

Rear brake imbalance close to maximum limits

oil mist on power steering pump/hoses

side movement in parking brake lever

slight free play in steering

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear brake imbalance close to maximum limits

oil mist on power steering pump/hoses

side movement in parking brake lever

slight free play in steering

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 81,469 miles

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

petrol stains on o/s off tank no leak found at tesy

Pass 21 May 2014 78,574 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,574 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,895 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,895 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,188 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,504 miles

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

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

alternator belt slack

surface corrision on steering /suspension units

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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R319 LOD 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 70.6%.

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 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 R319 LOD, 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 R319 LOD registered?

R319 LOD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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