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R361 JVE

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,468 mi
Last recorded66,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 JVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,468 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,468 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,684 miles

Drive belt badly cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Drive belt badly cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,337 miles

Nearside door mirror loose.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,190 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 49,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

Nearside steering rack boot clip loose.

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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R361 JVE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R361 JVE, 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 R361 JVE registered?

R361 JVE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R361 JVE safe to buy?

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