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S82 UYA

1998 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,702 mi
Last recorded61,702 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 UYA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,016 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 11 Apr 2007 52,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light staying on

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,336 miles

n/side rear foot brake perfomace slightly slow on performing

Fail 31 Mar 2006 44,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

n/side rear foot brake perfomace slightly slow on performing

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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S82 UYA is a 1998 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S82 UYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S82 UYA registered?

S82 UYA is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S82 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 UYA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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