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S248 PSR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 PSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,678 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 76,731 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

tail gate not secure

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,632 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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S248 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S248 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S248 PSR registered?

S248 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S248 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 PSR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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