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S740 AOK

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 AOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,624 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,624 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,301 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,026 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boot boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 93,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boot boots deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp has damage to glass

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,629 miles

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

service brake just achieves efficiency

Pass 17 May 2008 73,573 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,739 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,813 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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S740 AOK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S740 AOK, 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 S740 AOK registered?

S740 AOK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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