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R474 DJV

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 DJV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,509 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers window inopprative

Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,509 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers window inopprative

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,194 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,194 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,069 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine auxillary drive belt perished

front registration plate deteriorating

handbrake lever near end of working travel

rear section of exhaust deteriorating with a minor leak

Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread and outer sidewalls

chip to screen out side swept area

damage to nearside front valve steam

front number plate detiorating

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

power steering belt cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,320 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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R474 DJV 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 75%.

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 R474 DJV, 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 R474 DJV registered?

R474 DJV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R474 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 DJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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