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S761 EGH

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 EGH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 139,298 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 139,298 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 130,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 122,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 122,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 112,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 4 Jan 2010 103,406 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 93,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 83,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 73,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,713 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,471 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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S761 EGH 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 S761 EGH, 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 S761 EGH registered?

S761 EGH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S761 EGH safe to buy?

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