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R342 DKN

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,680 mi
Last recorded56,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 DKN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,680 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,582 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to detiorate

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,241 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,018 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord/ply

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,691 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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R342 DKN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R342 DKN, 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 R342 DKN registered?

R342 DKN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R342 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 DKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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