CarVerify

Free Car Check

S836 DHT

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 DHT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,893 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,503 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,727 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,362 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside mirror glass cracked, both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside mirror glass cracked, both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside tyre perished 175/65/r14 82h

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 40,284 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,866 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S836 DHT is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S836 DHT, 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 S836 DHT?

You can check the full history of S836 DHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S836 DHT registered?

S836 DHT is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S836 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S836 DHT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S836 DHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S836 DHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.