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S912 BPA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,319 mi
Last recorded54,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 BPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,912 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,135 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,135 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,333 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 33,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,744 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,596 miles

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

chip in the windscreen smaller tham 10mm

rear silencer is in poor condition (rusty)

slight oil leak from gearbox

both front tyre pressures appaer to be low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,596 miles

chip in the windscreen smaller tham 10mm

rear silencer is in poor condition (rusty)

slight oil leak from gearbox

both front tyre pressures appaer to be low

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,959 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,022 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

small leak from rear exhaust box

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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S912 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S912 BPA registered?

S912 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S912 BPA safe to buy?

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