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R413 MFJ

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 MFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,382 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 28,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,130 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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R413 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R413 MFJ, 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 R413 MFJ registered?

R413 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R413 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 MFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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