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S359 BGE

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,637 mi
Last recorded44,637 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 BGE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,637 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,095 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,544 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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S359 BGE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S359 BGE, 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 S359 BGE registered?

S359 BGE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S359 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S359 BGE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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