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S276 TUY

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,804 mi
Last recorded11,804 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 TUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 11,804 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 11,804 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 11,780 miles

exhaust corroded from front to rear but not blowing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,295 miles

damage to offside front wing

damage to offside headlamp

front number plate cracked

offside fron t lower ball pin rubber split

Fail 18 Jan 2010 9,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to offside front wing

damage to offside headlamp

front number plate cracked

offside fron t lower ball pin rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,012 miles

rubber split on o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,222 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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S276 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S276 TUY, 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 S276 TUY registered?

S276 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S276 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 TUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S276 TUY have outstanding finance?

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