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S216 MTR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,021 mi
Last recorded81,021 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 MTR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,021 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 74,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake lever adjustment required

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,846 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished

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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S216 MTR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S216 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 S216 MTR registered?

S216 MTR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S216 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 MTR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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