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S985 CWW

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 CWW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 61,050 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant low

Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant low

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,677 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,389 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

fan belt worn.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 52,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

fan belt worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,663 miles

n/s front brake pads thin

Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,653 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front brake pads thin

Pass 6 May 2009 37,279 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,639 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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S985 CWW is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S985 CWW, 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 S985 CWW registered?

S985 CWW is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S985 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S985 CWW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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