1998 Rover 216I 1.6L Petrol · S983 BOJ
1998 Rover 216I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 52,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216I
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1589cc
S983 BOJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2009
- 52,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S983 BOJ Mileage History
- 27/01/200636,919 mi
- 13/02/200741,616 mi+4,697 mi
- 14/02/200741,619 mi+3 mi
- 17/02/200849,150 mi+7,531 mi
- 18/02/200849,150 mi
- 05/01/200952,288 mi+3,138 mi
- 05/01/200952,288 mi
Average of roughly 5,226 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S983 BOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 216I (S983 BOJ) between January 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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