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R415 JCW

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,140 mi
Last recorded39,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 JCW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,140 miles

advise near side rear inner tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise near side rear inner tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,427 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,888 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 18,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,691 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,229 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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R415 JCW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R415 JCW, 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 R415 JCW registered?

R415 JCW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R415 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 JCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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