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S73 ADL

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,443 mi
Last recorded72,443 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 ADL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,443 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake effort low

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre exhaust silencer, minor crack

chatter noise from gearbox

driver door, window faulty

front flexy exhaust pipe, slightly deteriorated

front washers operated by rear washer switch

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slight deterioration

rear wiper rubber split

wiper switch worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

chatter from auto gearbox

drivers window faulty

front washers operated by rear washer switch

n/s door mirror, advise condition

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor perished

n/s/r mud flap slightly rubbing tyre

wiper switch worn

Fail 20 Jun 2018 65,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

chatter from auto gearbox

drivers window faulty

front washers operated by rear washer switch

n/s door mirror, advise condition

n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor perished

n/s/r mud flap slightly rubbing tyre

wiper switch worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

chatter from auto gearbox

drivers window faulty

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front washers, operated by rear washer switch

n/s mirror, advise condition/operation

slight brake judder noticed on road test,,

vehicle had difficulty in passing exhaust emissions test,,,

Fail 15 Jun 2017 62,092 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

drivers window faulty

front washers, operated by rear washer switch

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

chatter from auto gearbox

n/s mirror, advise condition/operation

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,529 miles

front washers operated by rear washer switch

minor oil leak

slight chatter from auto gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,268 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT HAS ONE BULB NOT WORKING

MINOR OIL LEAKS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Front INDICATOR LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,938 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front washers operated by rear washer switch

minor oil leak from engine

nearside rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven in places, recommend replace

rattle from exhaust KAT convertor,, recommend replace

slight chatter from auto gearbox, at idle

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions, recommend check

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,938 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front washers operated by rear washer switch

minor oil leak from engine

nearside rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven in places, recommend replace

rattle from exhaust KAT convertor,, recommend replace

slight chatter from auto gearbox, at idle

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions, recommend check

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,565 miles

front washers now operate by rear washer switch.

minor oil leak, engine unit

recommend new washer/switch to be fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front washers now operate by rear washer switch.

minor oil leak, engine unit

recommend new washer/switch to be fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper rubbers perished on ends, recommend replace

front exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak contamination offside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,293 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

power steering fuild on min level

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,125 miles

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

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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S73 ADL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S73 ADL, 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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S73 ADL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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