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S824 MEP

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 MEP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,756 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits and becoming perished 2 slight exhaust blow on rear section

Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,776 miles

1. front cv boots perished. 2. slight play in o/s steering rack. 3. front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,465 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer driver shaft gaiters becoming perished 2/ slight damage to windsrceen

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 93,369 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,610 miles

slight blow on front exhaust section † †

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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S824 MEP 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 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 S824 MEP, 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

How do I check the history of S824 MEP?

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What year was S824 MEP registered?

S824 MEP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S824 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 MEP 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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