MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S971 WEX?
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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.
Does S971 WEX have outstanding finance?
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