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S834 JPY

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 JPY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 143,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 143,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 133,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 133,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,645 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 108,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 108,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,389 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2011 92,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 87,420 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,504 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 65,504 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,444 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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S834 JPY is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S834 JPY, 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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S834 JPY is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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