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S799 CYG

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,367 mi
Last recorded42,367 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 CYG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

genral light rust on chassis and suspension components

n/s/f tyre is close to the minimum legal requirements and has inner edge wear

Fail 20 Dec 2014 42,367 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

genral light rust on chassis and suspension components

n/s/f tyre is close to the minimum legal requirements and has inner edge wear

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,432 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,146 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 39,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,548 miles

bind on nearside rear brake

deterioration on both number plates

hand brake travel near limit

nearside rear brake reading getting low

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,433 miles

gear box sump leaking oil

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,365 miles

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

rear number plate discoloured

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,365 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

slight wear in offside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,749 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside steering rack arm worn close to limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside steering rack arm worn close to limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,153 miles

play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,406 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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S799 CYG is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S799 CYG, 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 S799 CYG registered?

S799 CYG is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S799 CYG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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