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S395 MFL

1998 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,504 mi
Last recorded108,504 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 MFL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2008 108,504 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear door check strap mounting insecure.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted at time of test, nearside front.

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Nov 2008 108,504 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside rear door check strap mounting insecure.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted at time of test, nearside front.

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,396 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 101,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,974 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 86,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S395 MFL is a 1998 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S395 MFL, 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.

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What year was S395 MFL registered?

S395 MFL is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S395 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S395 MFL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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