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R353 RFJ

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 RFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,705 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 61,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,215 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,876 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer seal (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 48,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,505 miles

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,361 miles

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

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 RFJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R353 RFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R353 RFJ registered?

R353 RFJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R353 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 RFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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