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S908 AWT

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 AWT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 91,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 91,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 91,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,392 miles

front brakes operating 23% out of balance

rear brake pipes rusty in places

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,146 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear outer sill (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,564 miles

frtont to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

frtont to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,022 miles

rear antiroll bar links slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,866 miles

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 9 May 2012 67,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 67,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off/side front tyre getting worn inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

advise brake performance low

advise front tyres worn on inner edges advise front wiperblades slighty split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 50,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

pas belt worn,slight play in offside front rack,exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,845 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,967 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 29,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S908 AWT is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S908 AWT, 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 S908 AWT registered?

S908 AWT is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S908 AWT safe to buy?

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