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S166 MTH

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 MTH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,453 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 63,453 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,615 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread cut but not down to cords

Fail 20 Jun 2009 58,596 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread cut but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,615 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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S166 MTH is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S166 MTH, 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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What year was S166 MTH registered?

S166 MTH is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S166 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 MTH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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