MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front o/s dooor step is starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front o/s dooor step is starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages
slight play in steering rack
o/s rear tyre feathered and cracking in tread
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S883 FTE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S883 FTE, 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 S883 FTE registered?
S883 FTE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 December 1998.
Is S883 FTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S883 FTE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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