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R360 JAA

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 JAA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside and Nearside Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both Offside and Nearside C-V Boots (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,334 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,201 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt latch missing or under seat

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,016 miles

Offside Rear seat belt latch missing or under seat?

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,317 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt latch missing or under seat

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt latch missing or under seat

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,827 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear seat belt latch missing or under seat??

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,896 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,990 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,288 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,397 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,519 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,102 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,187 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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R360 JAA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R360 JAA, 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 R360 JAA registered?

R360 JAA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R360 JAA safe to buy?

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