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S804 CJK

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

10,324 mi
Last recorded10,324 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 CJK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,324 miles

Off side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2014 103,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Off side front tyre badly worn inner edge

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2014 102,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer in very poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet closing panel damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge / shoulder

centre mirror loose

child seat fitted to n/s/r .. n/s/r seat belt not checked

damage to o/s rear wing

n/s door mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,680 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,680 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 82,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,844 miles

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

bonnet sitting high when in locked position

Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bonnet sitting high on front edge.

rear flexible brake hoses rubbing on inner wheel archs coursing wear.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 78,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet sitting high on front edge.

rear flexible brake hoses rubbing on inner wheel archs coursing wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,059 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,375 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 62,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,667 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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S804 CJK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S804 CJK, 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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S804 CJK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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