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S732 WOE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,601 mi
Last recorded110,601 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 WOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,008 miles

CORROSION AROUND ALL WHEEL ARCHES AND AROUND LOWER OUTER SEALS

FRONT TYRES ON 185/55 R15 AND REAR ON 195/65 R15

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,700 miles

CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHE

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 88,429 miles

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

OFF SIDE OUER SEAL SLIGHT CORROSION

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 88,429 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

OFF SIDE OUER SEAL SLIGHT CORROSION

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 78,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2007 73,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,752 miles

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

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

near side and off side front tyres on 1.6 in side edg

Fail 6 Jun 2006 66,752 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side front tyres on 1.6 in side edg

Pass 22 Jun 2005 58,987 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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S732 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S732 WOE, 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 S732 WOE registered?

S732 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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