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S810 RFU

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 RFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 65,141 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,021 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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S810 RFU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red 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 S810 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S810 RFU?

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What year was S810 RFU registered?

S810 RFU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S810 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 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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