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S220 NGM

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,165 mi
Last recorded81,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 NGM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,165 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 81,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre on 0mm both edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear indicators faded

washers weak but adequate

Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,840 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear indicators faded

washers weak but adequate

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,022 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 60,022 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S220 NGM is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S220 NGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S220 NGM registered?

S220 NGM is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S220 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 NGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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