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S818 EGH

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,876 mi
Last recorded20,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 EGH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,608 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear shocks weeping

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,273 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

power steering return hose(reservoir) weeping

Fail 27 Apr 2009 13,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f mirror cracked

power steering return hose(reservoir) weeping

Fail 28 Apr 2008 9,888 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,812 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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S818 EGH is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver 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 S818 EGH, 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 S818 EGH registered?

S818 EGH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 August 1998.

Is S818 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 EGH 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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