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S990 WOE

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,026 mi
Last recorded70,026 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 WOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,340 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front stabiliser bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,019 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,560 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,435 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,093 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,833 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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S990 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S990 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 S990 WOE?

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What year was S990 WOE registered?

S990 WOE is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S990 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 WOE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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