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R435 KVA

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 KVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

srs light on.front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,522 miles

both wipers split

front and rear exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

srs light on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,737 miles

n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,888 miles

front body damage

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,450 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear indcator bulbs fading

slight in ballance rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,378 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2005 69,332 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading †nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R435 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R435 KVA, 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 R435 KVA registered?

R435 KVA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R435 KVA safe to buy?

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