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S750 LGO

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 LGO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,081 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 88,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,617 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 82,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,201 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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S750 LGO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S750 LGO, 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 S750 LGO registered?

S750 LGO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S750 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S750 LGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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