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S245 PCW

1999 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 PCW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can not fully inspect

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sill starting to corrode

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

signs of wear rear axle bushs

Fail 4 Jul 2014 71,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can not fully inspect

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror damaged

n/s sill starting to corrode

rear wheel archs starting to corrode

signs of wear rear axle bushs

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,531 miles

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,316 miles

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2012 69,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,468 miles

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,468 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,272 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 61,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,010 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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S245 PCW is a 1999 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S245 PCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S245 PCW registered?

S245 PCW is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S245 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 PCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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