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S877 SGV

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 SGV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,621 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,952 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 80,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,032 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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S877 SGV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S877 SGV, 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 S877 SGV?

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What year was S877 SGV registered?

S877 SGV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S877 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 SGV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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