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S932 UHJ

1998 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS932 UHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 123,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,440 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 121,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 118,433 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 118,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 116,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 116,064 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 113,643 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 110,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 110,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 105,952 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 105,915 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S932 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S932 UHJ, 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 S932 UHJ registered?

S932 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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