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S81 NEC

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,721 mi
Last recorded56,721 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 NEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,721 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,646 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,955 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside door mirror damaged (still provides adequate view to rear)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,659 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 51,659 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre splitting on edge of tread

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,373 miles

O/S/R Tyre splitting on edge of tread

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,764 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 46,764 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,556 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,556 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

slight splitting on o/s/r tyre outer tread / sidewall

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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S81 NEC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S81 NEC, 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 S81 NEC registered?

S81 NEC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S81 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 NEC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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