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S916 MTF

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,493 mi
Last recorded39,493 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 MTF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,493 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,715 miles

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 26 Nov 2008 86,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers not parking automatically

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,708 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,643 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S916 MTF is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S916 MTF, 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 S916 MTF registered?

S916 MTF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S916 MTF safe to buy?

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