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S971 WEX

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 WEX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,704 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 38,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 37,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator belt cracking

front tyres worn uneven and close to legal limit

marks in windscreen

oil leak

one bulb out in high level stop light

power steering belt cracking

surface cracks in offside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Oct 2005 37,952 miles

alternator belt cracking

front tyres worn uneven and close to legal limit

marks in windscreen

oil leak

one bulb out in high level stop light

power steering belt cracking

surface cracks in offside rear outer tyre wall

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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S971 WEX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S971 WEX, 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 S971 WEX registered?

S971 WEX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S971 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 WEX shows 9 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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