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S801 DGP

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 DGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 87,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,397 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,961 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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S801 DGP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S801 DGP, 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 S801 DGP?

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What year was S801 DGP registered?

S801 DGP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S801 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 DGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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