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S980 BYJ

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 BYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,651 miles

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged

offside inner rack joint has play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged

nearside front outer damaged

offside inner rack joint has play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all wheel arches corroded

near side and off side outer sills surface corrosion

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system at rear deteriorated

off side inner steering rack joint slight play

rear archs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,539 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front outer sill corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside wing mirror damaged

offsde rear coil spring corroding

offside front outer sill corroding

offside front tyre very low on tread on inside edge (strong advise)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,884 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre weathered

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,007 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust pipe

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre depth low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,308 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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S980 BYJ is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S980 BYJ, 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 S980 BYJ registered?

S980 BYJ is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S980 BYJ safe to buy?

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