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S811 GVV

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,288 mi
Last recorded39,288 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 GVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,288 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished

o/s/f play in rack

outer cv boots perished

under body rusted

washers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,640 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

rear number plate discoloured

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,949 miles

exhaust system rusted all over

o/s/r shock damp

play in steering rack

surface rust on brake pipes

under body rusted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 35,949 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusted all over

o/s/r shock damp

play in steering rack

surface rust on brake pipes

under body rusted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,398 miles

signs of power steering leak

underbody starting to corrod

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,779 miles

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

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

engine water leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,189 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S811 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S811 GVV, 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 S811 GVV registered?

S811 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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