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SBZ 3906

1998 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,230 mi
Last recorded46,230 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 3906
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,230 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on treadline

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,230 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on treadline

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,448 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,448 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,577 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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SBZ 3906 is a 1998 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SBZ 3906, 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.

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How do I check the history of SBZ 3906?

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What year was SBZ 3906 registered?

SBZ 3906 is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is SBZ 3906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 3906 shows 6 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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