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S991 DRO

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 DRO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing low & un even tread wear on inner edge

Oil leak

PAS pump damp

PAS rack damp at O/S boot

brake fluid level getting low

coolent level low

rattle from engine

slight perishing on N/S/R tyre

very slight damage to both front seat belt webbing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,193 miles

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

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

os door mirror electric up/down adjust inop.

os screen washer poor operation

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,894 miles

electric mirrors inop

washers partially blocked

windscreen chipped zone B

windscreen cracked zone B

Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,888 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)

electric mirrors inop

washers partially blocked

windscreen chipped zone B

windscreen cracked zone B

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,409 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 47,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box blowing, (split around pipe)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,225 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,630 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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S991 DRO is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S991 DRO, 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 S991 DRO registered?

S991 DRO is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S991 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 DRO shows 9 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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