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S315 DSX

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,784 mi
Last recorded40,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 DSX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 39,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 38,469 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,274 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,274 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,082 miles

One bulb in high level brake light not working.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,021 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,017 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,906 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,906 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,383 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear No.plate deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,099 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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S315 DSX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S315 DSX, 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 S315 DSX registered?

S315 DSX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S315 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S315 DSX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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