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S315 UBL

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,499 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

SRS light on

Fail 13 Dec 2008 53,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

SRS light on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,338 miles

O/S/R brakes lightly binding

Fail 14 Dec 2007 48,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R brakes lightly binding

Fail 15 Dec 2006 42,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both n/s shock absorbers damp

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,593 miles

both n/s shock absorbers damp

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,827 miles

slight binding from o/s rear roadwheel

slight cracks in tread area of n/s rear tyre

slight gas leak on exhaust from centre joint

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 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S315 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

S315 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S315 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S315 UBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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