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S909 FBD

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,438 mi
Last recorded39,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 FBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,438 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded in areas

power steering fluid supply pipes are damp in areas

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake master cylinder fluid level is close to minimum

exhaust system is corroded in areas

power steering fluid reservoir level is at minimum

power steering fluid supply pipes are damp in areas

rattle noise from vehicle when idling

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,017 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,015 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 24,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,540 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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S909 FBD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S909 FBD, 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 S909 FBD registered?

S909 FBD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S909 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 FBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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