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S191 UKU

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,006 mi
Last recorded32,006 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 UKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 32,006 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 31,972 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and cracks in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 31,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short one to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short one to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,498 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S191 UKU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S191 UKU, 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 S191 UKU registered?

S191 UKU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S191 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S191 UKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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