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S225 VUX

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,248 mi
Last recorded102,248 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 VUX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,743 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,743 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,129 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,248 miles

Oil leak

engine oil cap missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,181 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 89,181 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,940 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,620 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,897 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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S225 VUX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S225 VUX, 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 S225 VUX registered?

S225 VUX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S225 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 VUX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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