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S766 MCY

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 MCY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,578 miles

175/65/14 X4

BOTH OUTER SILLS S/CORR

NSF TYRE ON ABSOLUTE PASS LIMIT

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

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

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/3/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,630 miles

175/65/14 X4

NSF DOOR MIRROR SURROUND DAMAGED-PODOT

OS OUTER SILL S/CORR-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,638 miles

175/65/14 X4

LIGHT MISTING FROM P.A.S SYSTEM-PODOT

T/BELT--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS!!!!

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,294 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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S766 MCY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S766 MCY, 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 S766 MCY registered?

S766 MCY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S766 MCY safe to buy?

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