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S719 UHJ

1998 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 UHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing / splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing / splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,971 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 86,767 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 82,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,532 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 79,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 75,611 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 75,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 67,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S719 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S719 UHJ, 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 S719 UHJ registered?

S719 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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