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S96 DTM

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 DTM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,065 miles

condition of radiator bottom /falling away

Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,565 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre flat

power steering bottel cap missing

Fail 21 Dec 2006 58,565 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre flat

power steering bottel cap missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,765 miles

slight damige to fuil pipe under car (not leaking)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 50,765 miles

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

slight damige to fuil pipe under car (not leaking)

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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S96 DTM is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue 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 S96 DTM, 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

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What year was S96 DTM registered?

S96 DTM is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S96 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 DTM shows 6 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.

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