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S757 UTU

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,567 mi
Last recorded62,567 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 UTU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,567 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,127 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT DROPLINKS.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

REAR BUMPER O/S CORNER BECOMING INSECURE.

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT DROPLINKS.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,760 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,567 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

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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S757 UTU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S757 UTU, 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 S757 UTU registered?

S757 UTU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S757 UTU safe to buy?

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