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R364 BHJ

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 BHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,265 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,477 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 25 Jul 2008 23,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 16,679 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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R364 BHJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R364 BHJ, 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 R364 BHJ registered?

R364 BHJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R364 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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