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S149 DPP

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 DPP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,681 miles

Both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to sills,wheel arches.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to sills,wheel arches.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,838 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

master cylinder corroded / pitted where pipework connects

Fail 31 Jul 2014 110,836 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

master cylinder corroded / pitted where pipework connects

Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,081 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,081 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills crusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

travel on foot brake, dose not go to floor

Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on foot brake, dose not go to floor

Pass 24 Jul 2010 85,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,642 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 70,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in offside rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,374 miles

play in offside rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2007 64,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 55,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,533 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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S149 DPP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S149 DPP, 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.

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S149 DPP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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