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S883 FVC

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 FVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,857 miles

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

center brake light partialy working

rear wiper split and screen wash not working

Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,857 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

center brake light partialy working

rear wiper split and screen wash not working

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,579 miles

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre wearing very close to legal limits 195/50/15

*** strong advise *** offside front disc warped causing an imbalance in efficiency readings

*** strong advise *** oil leak from rocker cover

both rear tyres inner edges offshape

centre brake light partially works

front and rear reg plates deteriorating

offside rear footbrake low efficiency reading

rear exhaust and downpipe slight blow

Fail 26 Jun 2010 47,579 miles

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre wearing very close to legal limits 195/50/15

*** strong advise *** offside front disc warped causing an imbalance in efficiency readings

*** strong advise *** oil leak from rocker cover

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres inner edges offshape

centre brake light partially works

front and rear reg plates deteriorating

offside rear footbrake low efficiency reading

rear exhaust and downpipe slight blow

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water marks

rear screen wash not working

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear registration plate stained

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,612 miles

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

osf mirror slight damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 28,111 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 27,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side mirror cover missing

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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S883 FVC 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 66.7%.

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 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 S883 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

S883 FVC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S883 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 FVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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