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S875 BBW

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 BBW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody areas corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 80,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody areas corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 80,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension arms bushes getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

power steering reservoir area damp (no sign of leak)

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

windscreen washers getting deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 74,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension getting corroded in areas

rear suspension arms bushes getting worn and deteriorated

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,033 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension hubs lower bushes getting deteriorated

both rear suspension trailing arms bushes getting deteriorated

front and rear suspension getting corroded in areas

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear suspension trailing arms bushes getting deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,462 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 30 May 2019 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,003 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,001 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 30 May 2017 66,819 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 30 May 2017 66,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,632 miles

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles suspension rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion brake lines

surface corrosion suspension

Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion brake lines

surface corrosion suspension

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,521 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,516 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,005 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,622 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,622 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,431 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,001 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 37,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S875 BBW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S875 BBW, 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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S875 BBW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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