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S804 RFU

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 RFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,571 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs lipped

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,195 miles

both front cv boots split

engine oil leak

front pads low

movement in osf rack end

nsr brake flexi rubbing vehicle body

Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer cv boots splitting

engine oil leak

fornt brake pads low

movement in osf rack end

nsr brake flexi rubbing vehicles body

osr tyre pressure low

Fail 3 Jul 2007 92,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,798 miles

osfront tyer worn slight movment in front ball joints

Pass 9 Aug 2005 77,385 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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S804 RFU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S804 RFU, 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 S804 RFU registered?

S804 RFU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S804 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S804 RFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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