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S330 DSX

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 DSX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outter sills are weak and corroded in places

front brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

offside wing mirror is slightly damaged

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,533 miles

offside wing mirror cracked.

power steering belt and alternator belts perishing.

Fail 8 May 2008 52,624 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sowing age cracks

Pass 8 May 2008 52,624 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sowing age cracks

Pass 11 May 2007 45,498 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,398 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 43,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 40,062 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

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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S330 DSX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S330 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 S330 DSX registered?

S330 DSX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S330 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 DSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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