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S809 FKP

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 FKP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 86,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,326 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 84,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 84,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted also insecure and may foul wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding also grinding and scored. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 28,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight crack in lower screen (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,204 miles

brake pads not checked

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 12 Feb 2011 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pads not checked

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,404 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,368 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

slight exhaust blow on front section

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,677 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn off on inner edges & very close to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,677 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn off on inner edges & very close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2007 48,984 miles

1 travel on handbrake lever †2 both rear main bushes cracking and unbonding †3 slight oil leak from engine †4 pads not checked †5 slight play in both sides steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,984 miles

1 travel on handbrake lever †2 both rear main bushes cracking and unbonding †3 slight oil leak from engine †4 pads not checked †5 slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,965 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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S809 FKP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S809 FKP, 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 S809 FKP registered?

S809 FKP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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