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S906 YOL

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 YOL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tail box /centre corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight surface corrosion around inner sill area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,990 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 54,536 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,536 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,383 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 50,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,375 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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S906 YOL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S906 YOL, 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

How do I check the history of S906 YOL?

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What year was S906 YOL registered?

S906 YOL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S906 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S906 YOL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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