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S448 MFL

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,814 mi
Last recorded52,814 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 MFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,574 miles

N/s rear wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,355 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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S448 MFL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S448 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.

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S448 MFL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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