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R981 JVE

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JVE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,122 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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R981 JVE is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R981 JVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 JVE registered?

R981 JVE is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R981 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 JVE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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