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S120 ABV

1999 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,011 mi
Last recorded133,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 ABV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,011 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 125,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 103,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 98,249 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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S120 ABV is a 1999 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S120 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S120 ABV registered?

S120 ABV is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S120 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 ABV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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