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R353 JRP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 JRP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,743 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,457 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

SRS LAMP ON

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Fail 17 Feb 2012 98,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

SRS LAMP ON

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,537 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,678 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 90,590 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt stalk damaged but satill working correctly

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,091 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,567 miles

MINNER EXHAUST LEAK.VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN POWER STEERING RACK.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,191 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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R353 JRP 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 66.7%.

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 R353 JRP, 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 R353 JRP registered?

R353 JRP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R353 JRP safe to buy?

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