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S874 TWE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,025 mi
Last recorded40,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 TWE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,025 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,879 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,511 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,289 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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S874 TWE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S874 TWE, 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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What year was S874 TWE registered?

S874 TWE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S874 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 TWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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