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S285 RBV

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 RBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 123,661 miles

centre hi-res stop light n/w fully.

front suspension/hubs/subframe corroding.

gear oil leak.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 123,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

centre hi-res stop light n/w fully.

exhaust lambda emissions close to acceptable limits.

front suspension/hubs/subframe corroding.

gear oil leak.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/f brake pads/disc deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 108,390 miles

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

corrosion on front brake discs.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/f shocks starting to weep.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 108,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

corrosion on front brake discs.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/f shocks starting to weep.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,410 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 91,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

n/s & o/s wiper blades starting to split

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

radiator in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2006 84,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S285 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S285 RBV, 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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S285 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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