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S959 OCK

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 OCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,961 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,020 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
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S959 OCK is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S959 OCK, 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 S959 OCK registered?

S959 OCK is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S959 OCK safe to buy?

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