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S349 HDV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,856 mi
Last recorded54,856 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 HDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,856 miles

Front outer c/v boots starting to perish

Front wipers starting to split

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,856 miles

Front outer c/v boots starting to perish

Front wipers starting to split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,614 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish and getting low

slight oil leak

suspect fault inside nearside rear brake drum

Fail 22 Oct 2007 59,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish and getting low

slight oil leak

suspect fault inside nearside rear brake drum

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,437 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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S349 HDV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S349 HDV, 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 S349 HDV registered?

S349 HDV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S349 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S349 HDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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