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S984 CVC

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,194 mi
Last recorded43,194 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 CVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,194 miles

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,921 miles

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

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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S984 CVC is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S984 CVC, 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 S984 CVC registered?

S984 CVC is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S984 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S984 CVC shows 6 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.

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