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R445 LKX

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 LKX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 55,761 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres 2-3mm

Fail 1 May 2019 55,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 11 May 2018 55,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,805 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 May 2016 54,314 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre perished 2001

offside front tyre starting to tear 2005

offside rear tyre perished 2003

Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions to low to test (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre perished 2001

offside front tyre starting to tear 2005

offside rear tyre perished 2003

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,793 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 53,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 52,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 51,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 48,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 47,601 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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R445 LKX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R445 LKX, 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 R445 LKX registered?

R445 LKX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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