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S976 WOE

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,712 mi
Last recorded88,712 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 88,712 miles

Offside Front nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,568 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,545 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 80,947 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,474 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

outer c.v boots cracked and perished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,474 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

n.s.r tyre cracked and perished

n.s.r tyre low on inner edge

outer c.v boots cracked and perished

Fail 15 Dec 2009 71,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 67,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2007 63,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,206 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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S976 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WOE, 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 S976 WOE registered?

S976 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S976 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 WOE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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