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S976 ADC

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 ADC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,018 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,695 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,238 miles

tempory repair to exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2010 64,238 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both front tyres bald on edges + on limit

brake fluid level low

exhaust middle + rear sections corroding

front brake pads very thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/r brake reading poor

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,921 miles

exhaust front + middle sections corroding

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,721 miles

chips to screen

lambda on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,384 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,428 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 45,428 miles

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

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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S976 ADC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S976 ADC, 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 S976 ADC registered?

S976 ADC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S976 ADC safe to buy?

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