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S894 BPA

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 BPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,063 miles

slight pulsating from front brake application , rear tyres badly perrished and split , osf tyre low and badly perrished , nsf tyre low , front brake discs very poor condition , nsf cv boot cracking up .

Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight pulsating from front brake application , rear tyres badly perrished and split , osf tyre low and badly perrished , nsf tyre low , front brake discs very poor condition , nsf cv boot cracking up .

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,650 miles

clutch rattle

downpipe poor

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 4 May 2007 46,161 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

part of high level brake light not working

power steering rack damp

Pass 26 May 2006 41,044 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S894 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S894 BPA, 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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S894 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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