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S236 CDP

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 CDP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 97,655 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,655 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall

Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,417 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 91,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,914 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 80,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 73,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,581 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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S236 CDP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S236 CDP, 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

How do I check the history of S236 CDP?

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What year was S236 CDP registered?

S236 CDP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S236 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 CDP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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