1998 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · S456 SDX
1998 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 27,283 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/06/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,283 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
S456 SDX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2013
- 27,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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S456 SDX Mileage History
- 26/07/200620,196 mi
- 24/07/200721,601 mi+1,405 mi
- 24/07/200721,601 mi
- 01/08/200823,490 mi+1,889 mi
- 23/07/200925,900 mi+2,410 mi
- 23/07/200925,900 mi
- 07/06/201027,074 mi+1,174 mi
- 09/06/201027,075 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/201327,283 mi+208 mi
- 30/08/201327,283 mi
Average of roughly 999 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S456 SDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 216 (S456 SDX) between July 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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