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S253 UBL

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 UBL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 127,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 125,468 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 10 May 2017 125,468 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,981 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe to font brake union rusty (3.6.B.2c)

front outer cvboots perish

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 103,655 miles

adv::: both rear bushers poor adv::: exhaust slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,906 miles

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

front discs rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 96,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,801 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2005 84,403 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S253 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S253 UBL, 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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S253 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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