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S823 AGX

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 AGX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

considerable surface corrosion nder vehicle

o/s mirror casing damaged

slight imbalance of rear service brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear wiper ineffective

slight play in steering rack

washers could be better

Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear wiper ineffective

slight play in steering rack

washers could be better

Fail 2 Jan 2008 56,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside mirror broken

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear offside & centre seatbelts fraying

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,484 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside mirror broken

rear offside & centre seatbelts fraying

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,543 miles

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

gearbox oil leaking from reversing lamp switch

rear wiper ineffective

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

sluggish starting

Fail 3 Jan 2007 55,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leaking from reversing lamp switch

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper ineffective

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

sluggish starting

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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S823 AGX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S823 AGX, 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 S823 AGX registered?

S823 AGX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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