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R418 BBJ

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,523 mi
Last recorded61,523 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 BBJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,869 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 59,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,559 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,462 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 56,462 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 52,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,921 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

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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R418 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green 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 R418 BBJ, 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 R418 BBJ registered?

R418 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R418 BBJ safe to buy?

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