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S950 AOJ

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,185 mi
Last recorded54,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 AOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,185 miles

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

both front ABS rings corroded

exhaust cat heatshield insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front ABS rings corroded

exhaust cat heatshield insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,085 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 48,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/rear tyre has wall cracks.

Pass 13 May 2009 45,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,308 miles

both sides rear tyrea have wall damage

Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear tyrea have wall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,057 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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S950 AOJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S950 AOJ, 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 S950 AOJ registered?

S950 AOJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S950 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 AOJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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