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R349 KVA

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 KVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boyh front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

hint of damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

offside front tyre valve cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear number plate backing peeling

small stonechips to windscreen

some play in steering rack

windscreen washers a bit poor

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boyh front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

hint of damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

offside front tyre valve cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear number plate backing peeling

small stonechips to windscreen

some play in steering rack

windscreen washers a bit poor

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 56,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres getting close to lim it

front shocks getting weak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2006 40,651 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long handbrake travel

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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R349 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R349 KVA, 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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R349 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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