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S215 MTR

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 MTR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,307 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fluid staining to power steering resevoir

Fluid staining to steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,645 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,074 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear bumper damaged

rear spoiler removed

wing liners fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,074 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

rear bumper damaged

wing liners fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,904 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrished in tread (10yrs old)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,048 miles

Rear Silencer Slight Leek

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,044 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Silencer Slight Leek

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,043 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear wiper rubber split

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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S215 MTR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S215 MTR, 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 S215 MTR registered?

S215 MTR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S215 MTR safe to buy?

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