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R422 JOB

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 JOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,267 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,070 miles

Slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,728 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,585 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2012 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,851 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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R422 JOB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R422 JOB, 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 R422 JOB registered?

R422 JOB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R422 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 JOB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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