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S806 YOL

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,992 mi
Last recorded36,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 YOL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,992 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,990 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,725 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,064 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,758 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,777 miles

n/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,456 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S806 YOL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S806 YOL, 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

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What year was S806 YOL registered?

S806 YOL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S806 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S806 YOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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