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S839 EGH

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 EGH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,223 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,220 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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 55,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

left horn switch on steering wheel not working

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,918 miles

left horn switch on steering wheel not working

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,386 miles

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

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,145 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,145 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,450 miles

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

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

left hand horn button does not function

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,437 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,437 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 31,394 miles

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

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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S839 EGH is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S839 EGH, 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

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What year was S839 EGH registered?

S839 EGH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S839 EGH safe to buy?

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