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R330 KPD

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 KPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on its outer edge

all tyres heavily cracked and perished

antifreeze below minimum

complete exhaust in poor condition

grinding noise coming from gear box

Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,629 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on its outer edge

all tyres heavily cracked and perished

antifreeze below minimum

complete exhaust in poor condition

grinding noise coming from gear box

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,620 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear tyres side walls in poor condition

n/s wing mirror loose

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear tyres side walls in poor condition

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,210 miles

High level stop light incomplete.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,210 miles

High level stop light incomplete.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,828 miles

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,828 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,474 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,470 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,756 miles

both reae tyres perishing

engine rattles when on idle speed

o/s/r lamp cluster cracked

Oil leak

all 4 shock absorbers weak

damage to n/s/f `X` member - requires attention

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,430 miles

O/S/R lamp unit lens cracked.

Slight leak from PAS.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,941 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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R330 KPD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red 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 R330 KPD, 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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R330 KPD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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