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S243 GOJ

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 GOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 70,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 70,757 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,112 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,347 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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S243 GOJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S243 GOJ, 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 S243 GOJ?

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What year was S243 GOJ registered?

S243 GOJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S243 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 GOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S243 GOJ have outstanding finance?

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