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S803 WOE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,633 mi
Last recorded60,633 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 WOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,633 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,522 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 53,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre is poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyre worn nearly bald on both edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,449 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,746 miles

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

expansion bottle leaks around cap area whe reving

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,038 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,251 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,155 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 33,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 31,462 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S803 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S803 WOE, 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 S803 WOE registered?

S803 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S803 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 WOE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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