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S276 WKE

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 WKE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 68,277 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,568 miles

Nearside Front Slight grease contamination around inner side of wheel & surrounding components

Nearside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside Rear Surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear Surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside Rear Surface cracking on tyre wall (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear Surface cracking on tyre wall (no ply/cords exposed)

Fail 4 Nov 2019 47,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside Rear Surface cracking on tyre wall (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Rear Slight surface corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear Surface cracking on tyre wall (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing edge slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wing edge slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,999 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,975 miles

offside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,605 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn to excess (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,009 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,314 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,958 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,219 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 WKE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WKE, 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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What year was S276 WKE registered?

S276 WKE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S276 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 WKE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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