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S816 JRN

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,315 mi
Last recorded99,315 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 JRN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

OUTER SILL PANELS RUSTY

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

OUTER SILL PANELS RUSTY

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,275 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,439 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s sill rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s sill rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexible joint poor

o/s sill rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2014 80,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexible joint poor

o/s sill rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

rear tryres cracking

under body rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

rear tryres cracking

under body rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,203 miles

front cv boot cracking up

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,659 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 42,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,820 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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S816 JRN is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S816 JRN, 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 S816 JRN registered?

S816 JRN is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S816 JRN safe to buy?

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