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S987 WOE

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,479 mi
Last recorded51,479 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 WOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,479 miles

Central Exhaust noisy box has slight blow (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2015 48,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,156 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,537 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,086 miles

lower body starting to rust

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 24,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,150 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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S987 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S987 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

How do I check the history of S987 WOE?

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What year was S987 WOE registered?

S987 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S987 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 WOE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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