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S294 BPD

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,095 mi
Last recorded30,095 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 BPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,256 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,652 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 26,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,837 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

rear silencer slight corrosion

slight cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,688 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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S294 BPD is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S294 BPD, 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 S294 BPD registered?

S294 BPD is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S294 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 BPD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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