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R357 KCE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 KCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,485 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriated in side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2014 115,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,890 miles

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

nsr section of outer handbrake cable slightly worn flat..but fully operational..

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr section of outer handbrake cable slightly worn flat..but fully operational..

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,871 miles

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

different size tyres between front and rear axles.

n/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

n/s handbrake cable fouling on body, but has not gone through armour covering.

o/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different size tyres between front and rear axles.

n/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

n/s handbrake cable fouling on body, but has not gone through armour covering.

o/s front outer cv gaitor perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,847 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both outer drive shaft gaiters perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,124 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 63,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,791 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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R357 KCE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R357 KCE, 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 R357 KCE registered?

R357 KCE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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