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S979 DHT

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 DHT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 110,307 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge(tracking might require adjustment)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,038 miles

offside rear brake effort low

Fail 19 Oct 2011 107,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,154 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 85,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 65,644 miles

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

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

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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S979 DHT is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S979 DHT, 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 S979 DHT registered?

S979 DHT is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S979 DHT safe to buy?

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