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S178 ORN

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,752 mi
Last recorded37,752 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 ORN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,752 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,660 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,660 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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RECOMEND AMBER BULBS AT REAR

Fail 28 Nov 2009 28,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,313 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 24,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,014 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 19,530 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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S178 ORN is a 1999 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S178 ORN, 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 S178 ORN registered?

S178 ORN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S178 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 ORN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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