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S726 UHJ

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,297 mi
Last recorded31,297 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 UHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,297 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,881 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

damaged to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded

rear tail gate strut supports harshly corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 30,881 miles

Stop lamp not working all rear stop lights (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

damaged to exterior of car in places

exhaust system corroded

sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,373 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low,outer side perished/poor condition

offside rear tyre worn low/perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 29,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,164 miles

drivers seat belt poor condition

front brake pads worn to service limit

fuel tank corroded

screen washers poor

undercar brake and fuel pipes corroded

very advanced corrosion nearside sill borderline pass

Fail 10 Oct 2012 29,164 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt poor condition

fuel tank corroded

screen washers poor

undercar brake and fuel pipes corroded

very advanced corrosion nearside sill borderline pass

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,292 miles

Drives seatbelt poor condition, border line pass

Front brake pads worn to minimum thickness

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside sill badly corroded

Rear exhaust box very poor condition

Undercar brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,387 miles

Drivers seatbelt poor condition

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside sill badly corroded

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Undercar fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,105 miles

Advanced corrosion nearside sill adjacent to B post and front seat front mount

Fuel tank corroded

Under car fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,856 miles

Exhaust front pipe poor condition, border line exhaust blow evident

Oil weepage evident power steering reservior

Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,357 miles

Flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

High level stop lamp has been disabled and blanked off

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside stop lamp lens damaged

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

Rear number plate delaminating, debateable security, border line pass

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,357 miles

Flexible brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

High level stop lamp has been disabled and blanked off

Nearside stop lamp lens damaged

Rear number plate delaminating, debateable security, border line pass

Pass 26 Jul 2006 222,315 miles

Exhaust system generally poor condition, centre section badly corroded

Front tyre wear uneven

High level brake lamp inoperative/disabled

Nearside inner washer jet blocked

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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S726 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S726 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S726 UHJ registered?

S726 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S726 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S726 UHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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