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S892 NCK

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 NCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,240 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Oct 2019 65,236 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,255 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 63,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,327 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 60,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,013 miles

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE!!!!

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,734 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 41,009 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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S892 NCK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S892 NCK, 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 S892 NCK registered?

S892 NCK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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