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S228 PSR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,717 mi
Last recorded95,717 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 PSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,717 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,704 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux.drive belt perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,473 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,759 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,118 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,118 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,935 miles

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

cooling system highly contanmenated oil ect possible sighes of headgasket going/gone ??? over flowing expansion tank

part of high level brake lamp not working

slight exhaust blowing from silencer front

Pass 4 Feb 2005 52,634 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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S228 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S228 PSR, 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 S228 PSR registered?

S228 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S228 PSR safe to buy?

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