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S473 LLT

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,316 mi
Last recorded50,316 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 LLT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

excessive oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall inner & outer edges

wiper blade slpit

Fail 5 Feb 2011 50,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

excessive oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall inner & outer edges

wiper blade slpit

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,980 miles

front num ber plate damaged

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,734 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,734 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both rear tyres very badly perished with age close to cords adviced replaced now

front no plate damaged

movement on steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,442 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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S473 LLT is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S473 LLT, 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 S473 LLT registered?

S473 LLT is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S473 LLT safe to buy?

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