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S293 PSR

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 PSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,092 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,076 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,968 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,213 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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S293 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S293 PSR, 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 S293 PSR registered?

S293 PSR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S293 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S293 PSR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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