CarVerify

Free Car Check

S94 SRD

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 SRD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,405 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have signs of wear!!

both front wiperblade rubbers have slight peeling at ends!!

coolant level low!!!

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease!!

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Fail 22 Jul 2011 93,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs have signs of wear!!

both front wiperblade rubbers have slight peeling at ends!!

coolant level low!!!

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease!!

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,605 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front disc'c have sign's of wear!! (thinning)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,599 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front disc'c have sign's of wear!! (thinning)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

Pass 29 May 2009 87,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 84,097 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,558 miles

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S94 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 S94 SRD, 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

How do I check the history of S94 SRD?

You can check the full history of S94 SRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S94 SRD registered?

S94 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S94 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S94 SRD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S94 SRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S94 SRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.