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R326 JFA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 JFA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,218 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,567 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,567 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,705 miles

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

near side outer sill

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,870 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 91,870 miles

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

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,933 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,933 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 71,036 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,460 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 67,460 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 64,462 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 56,418 miles

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

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

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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R326 JFA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R326 JFA, 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 R326 JFA registered?

R326 JFA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R326 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 JFA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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