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S352 SNG

1998 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 SNG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking on rear tyres

dampness around power steering reservoir

front tyres wearing on edges

long parking brake travel

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,841 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking on rear tyres

dampness around power steering reservoir

front tyres wearing on edges

long parking brake travel

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,416 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 78,607 miles

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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S352 SNG is a 1998 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S352 SNG, 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 S352 SNG registered?

S352 SNG is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S352 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 SNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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