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SAL 757R

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,072 mi
Last recorded44,072 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 757R
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 28,074 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 19,700 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 19,700 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2013 19,604 miles

All tyres perished

exhaust rusty

o/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 21 May 2012 19,522 miles

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

ex rusty

r tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2011 19,200 miles

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

both r tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2010 18,747 miles

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

r tyre side walls perished

Pass 18 May 2009 18,363 miles

r tyres side walls perished

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 17,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf and boht r tyre side walls craking

Pass 22 May 2007 15,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2006 14,199 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre walls slight cracking

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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SAL 757R is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SAL 757R, 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 SAL 757R?

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What year was SAL 757R registered?

SAL 757R is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is SAL 757R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 757R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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