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S426 MFL

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,449 mi
Last recorded38,449 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 MFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,449 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,710 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,570 miles

front antiroll bar corroding

rear number plate starting to fade

smear to inside of front windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,990 miles

both rear indicator starting to fade

brake servo pipe going into manifold securing clip missing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear indicator starting to fade

brake servo pipe going into manifold securing clip missing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,577 miles

centre exhaust corroded near joint

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,976 miles

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

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

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

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

slighty play on o/side steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,461 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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S426 MFL 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 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 S426 MFL, 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 S426 MFL registered?

S426 MFL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S426 MFL safe to buy?

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