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R334 KRN

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 KRN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

body damage

n/s/r door check strap damaged

start of oil leake o/s engine area

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body damage

n/s/r door check strap damaged

start of oil leake o/s engine area

Fail 17 May 2012 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2012 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

body damage n/s and paint scuffed n/s/f bumper

Fail 25 May 2011 48,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

body damage n/s and paint scuffed n/s/f bumper

slight bind in o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 May 2010 47,178 miles

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

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

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

rear service brake efficiency low

Fail 19 May 2010 47,178 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 19 May 2009 45,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front registration plate in poor condition

n/s/f wiper blade poor

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

some bind in n/s/r wheel

some imbalance in rear service brake operation - n/s low

start of oil leak o/s engine area

Pass 21 May 2008 43,671 miles

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

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

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

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

a bulb is inoperative in high level stop light

front registration plate faded

n/s/r door check strap damaged

o/s/f door scuffed and some damage n/s/f wing

some imbalance in rear service brake operation

Fail 21 May 2008 43,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

a bulb is inoperative in high level stop light

front registration plate faded

n/s/r door check strap damaged

o/s/f door scuffed and some damage n/s/f wing

some imbalance in rear service brake operation

Fail 15 May 2007 40,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front registration plate fadded

n/s/f bumper scuffed

n/s/r door check strap damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear washer inoperative

start pof oil leak o/s engine

Pass 15 May 2007 40,956 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate fadded

n/s/f bumper scuffed

n/s/r door check strap damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

rear washer inoperative

start pof oil leak o/s engine

Fail 30 May 2006 37,665 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both door mirrors loose

n/s/rear door check strap insecure

oil leak

rear wash inoperative

Pass 30 May 2006 37,665 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both door mirrors loose

n/s/rear door check strap insecure

oil leak

rear wash inoperative

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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R334 KRN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R334 KRN, 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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R334 KRN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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