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S801 LEC

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 LEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,860 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside rear light lense

oil leak (rocker cover gasket ?)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 43,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside rear light lense

oil leak (rocker cover gasket ?)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 40,912 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,481 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fog lamp switch sticky

n/s washer not working but provides sufficiant water from o/s

Pass 3 May 2012 35,385 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

advise o/s rear wheel towing in

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,866 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,396 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance 14%

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,479 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 LEC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LEC, 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 S801 LEC registered?

S801 LEC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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