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S913 SRD

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 SRD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,312 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit and perished

Engine stabiliser mount in poor condition

Front brake pads thin

Play in offside trackrod end

Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,305 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres on legal limit and perished

Engine stabiliser mount in poor condition

Front brake pads thin

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in offside trackrod end

Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,494 miles

Battery terminals insecure

Drag on offside rear wheel

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear tyres slightly perished

Slight play in trackrods (rack ends)

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery terminals insecure

Drag on offside rear wheel

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear tyres slightly perished

Slight play in trackrods (rack ends)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 97,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

perrishing in osr tyre. Advise to change in very near future.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,488 miles

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

perrishing in osr tyre. Advise to change in very near future.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,108 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 90,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,760 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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S913 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S913 SRD, 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 S913 SRD registered?

S913 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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