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S406 DOU

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,836 mi
Last recorded28,836 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 DOU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,836 miles

Both sides rear tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,555 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 25,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,909 miles

O/S/F FRONT DAMPER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

O/S/F FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN

REAR TYRES WEARING THIN

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,247 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,942 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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S406 DOU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S406 DOU, 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 S406 DOU registered?

S406 DOU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S406 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 DOU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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