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S915 AWT

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 AWT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,825 miles

N/s headlamp condensated

N/s/r check strap mount broken

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,825 miles

N/s headlamp condensated

N/s/r check strap mount broken

Fail 19 Jul 2012 75,916 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition starting to blow

Front disc inner faces rusting

Impact damage to boot floor pan

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,916 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition starting to blow

Front disc inner faces rusting

Impact damage to boot floor pan

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,808 miles

Impact damage to front bumber

STRONG ADVISE o/side rear tyre perishing

Slight exhuast blow from manifold area

Slight oil leak to gearbox

Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Impact damage to front bumber

STRONG ADVISE o/side rear tyre perishing

Slight exhuast blow from manifold area

Slight oil leak to gearbox

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,149 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 65,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 60,283 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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S915 AWT is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S915 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S915 AWT registered?

S915 AWT is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S915 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 AWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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