MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust rear silencer corroding.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test not excessive.
Both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test.
Both rear brakes will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
rear tyres starting to perrish
rear number plate starting to delaminate
rear tyres starting to perrish
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S287 VEL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S287 VEL, 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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S287 VEL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S287 VEL safe to buy?
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