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S404 CAX

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,065 mi
Last recorded106,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 CAX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,016 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,045 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,865 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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S404 CAX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S404 CAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S404 CAX registered?

S404 CAX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S404 CAX safe to buy?

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