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S717 NEO

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 NEO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 61,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,407 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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S717 NEO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S717 NEO, 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 S717 NEO registered?

S717 NEO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S717 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 NEO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S717 NEO have outstanding finance?

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