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S964 SRD

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,571 mi
Last recorded62,571 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 SRD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,571 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,374 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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S964 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S964 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 S964 SRD?

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What year was S964 SRD registered?

S964 SRD is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S964 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S964 SRD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S964 SRD have outstanding finance?

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