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S72 MFL

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,450 mi
Last recorded47,450 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 MFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,450 miles

Damage to NS bodywork

NS mirror damaged and incomplete

Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,449 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Damage to NS bodywork

NS mirror damaged and incomplete

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,653 miles

both front wings damaged

centre rear belt adrift

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,653 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front wings damaged

centre rear belt adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,261 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,231 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

one segment of high stop light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,033 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,033 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,763 miles

o/s/r brake perfomance low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,381 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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S72 MFL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S72 MFL, 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 S72 MFL registered?

S72 MFL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S72 MFL safe to buy?

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