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S749 RAR

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,625 mi
Last recorded49,625 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 RAR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,217 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,594 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,660 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust general condition poor

hand brake has some free play and little reserve travel

offside front road wheel has some resistance when spun

offside rear road wheel has some resistance when spun

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,149 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,045 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp incomplete

slight binding to osr wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight binding to osr wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brakes slight binding

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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S749 RAR is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S749 RAR, 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 S749 RAR registered?

S749 RAR is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S749 RAR safe to buy?

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