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S905 DHC

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 DHC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,634 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,510 miles

Drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 106,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Drive shaft seals leaking

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,356 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,356 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,707 miles

Hand brake lever s/loose.

Very slight binding o/s/rear brake.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,722 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,174 miles

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

one high level bulb not working

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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S905 DHC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S905 DHC, 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

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What year was S905 DHC registered?

S905 DHC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S905 DHC safe to buy?

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