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S813 GVV

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 GVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,546 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,690 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,561 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,561 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,105 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,075 miles

front pads getting low

o/s front anti roll bar link rod starting too crack

o/s/f tyre tread almost on wear bars and tread cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,344 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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S813 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S813 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.

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What year was S813 GVV registered?

S813 GVV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S813 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S813 GVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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