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S429 EGT

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,155 mi
Last recorded40,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 EGT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,155 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,228 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,866 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,061 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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S429 EGT is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S429 EGT, 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 S429 EGT registered?

S429 EGT is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S429 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 EGT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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