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S147 DTC

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,527 mi
Last recorded66,527 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 DTC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,612 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre rear exhaust mount rubber badly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre at 3mm

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,547 miles

offside front tyre at 3mm

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,709 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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S147 DTC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 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 S147 DTC, 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 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S147 DTC registered?

S147 DTC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S147 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 DTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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