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S737 DCB

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 DCB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 86,386 miles

advise vehicle is slightly corroded on underside

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,548 miles

SRS LIGHT ON .

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,054 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,741 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 73,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly †at front

Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,107 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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S737 DCB is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S737 DCB, 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

How do I check the history of S737 DCB?

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What year was S737 DCB registered?

S737 DCB is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S737 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S737 DCB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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