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S239 LPX

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 LPX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,493 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,816 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,391 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,944 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2007 74,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,710 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)

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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S239 LPX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S239 LPX, 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 S239 LPX registered?

S239 LPX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S239 LPX safe to buy?

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