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S919 AGP

1998 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 AGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,995 miles

Both rear sills and wheel arches corroded

Co emissions on uppeer limit, border line pass

Engine coolant loss evident

Front tyres badly worn inner edges

Nearside c v gaiter perished

Offside front brake pipe corroded on end

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,383 miles

front tyre wear uneven

o/s/f fog lamp aim too high

offside front a.b.s. reluctor ring split, no apparent malfunction evident

rear brake imbalance near upper limit

s.r.s. warning lamp illuminated

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,383 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre wear uneven

o/s/f fog lamp aim too high

offside front a.b.s. reluctor ring split, no apparent malfunction evident

rear brake imbalance near upper limit

s.r.s. warning lamp illuminated

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,784 miles

C.O. emmisions close to upper limit

Front tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Offside front fog lamp aim too high

Spare tyre under inflated

Fail 11 Aug 2010 100,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

C.O. emmisions close to upper limit

Front brake discs poor condition

Front tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Offside front fog lamp aim too high

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,209 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt locking action stiff †sill covers fitted unable to check sills for corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,620 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n /s outer drive shaft gaiter clip slightly loose

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,620 miles

n /s outer drive shaft gaiter clip slightly loose

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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S919 AGP is a 1998 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S919 AGP, 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 S919 AGP registered?

S919 AGP is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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