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S969 NCF

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,214 mi
Last recorded28,214 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 NCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,495 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 26,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,689 miles

strong advise play in o/s steering track rod

strong advise power steering resevoir area damp

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,779 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

advise n/s/r shock damp

advise power steering resevoir and area damp

advise steering rack slightly damp

Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight sign of oil leak around belt area

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight sign of oil leak around belt area

Fail 30 Oct 2009 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,485 miles

advise front pads low

advise n/s/r shock damp

advise pas resevoir area damp

strong advise coolant level below min

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,968 miles

advise front pads worn

advise rear shocks leaking oil

Fail 1 Nov 2006 15,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 12,811 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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S969 NCF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S969 NCF, 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 S969 NCF registered?

S969 NCF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S969 NCF safe to buy?

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