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S727 DAE

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,441 mi
Last recorded80,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 DAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,957 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os front cv boot leaking grease

windscreen wipers do not park

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,853 miles

NSF TYRE TRAED AREA SLIGHTLY PERISHED . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR , OSR AND OSF TYRES ALL WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S727 DAE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S727 DAE, 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 S727 DAE registered?

S727 DAE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S727 DAE safe to buy?

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