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S166 PCW

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,670 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both outer sills/arches have signs of corrosion and blistering

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,945 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded slightly (7.1.2)

both outer sills have slight corrosion and blistering

Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,940 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded slightly (7.1.2)

both outer sills have slight corrosion and blistering

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased

front exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,795 miles

both outer sills and lower rear arches have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,355 miles

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

both rear arches starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,414 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,152 miles

n/s/f tyre tread slightly perished. o/s/f tyre on 2.5mms.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,429 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 PCW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCW, 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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S166 PCW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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