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S767 JTS

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 JTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 82,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 78,249 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower-rear-offside engine stabaliser bar off rubber bush

n/side front tyre on limit o/side front tyre low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,249 miles

lower-rear-offside engine stabaliser bar off rubber bush

n/side front tyre on limit o/side front tyre low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,363 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,909 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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S767 JTS is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S767 JTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S767 JTS?

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What year was S767 JTS registered?

S767 JTS is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S767 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S767 JTS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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