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S939 BPA

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 BPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,591 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 95,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight brake judder n/s/f

wipers starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,988 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 64,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S939 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S939 BPA, 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 S939 BPA registered?

S939 BPA is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S939 BPA safe to buy?

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