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S946 KBK

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 KBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damage

Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 May 2018 70,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 68,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 65,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 48,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S946 KBK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S946 KBK, 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 S946 KBK registered?

S946 KBK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S946 KBK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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