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S477 YAB

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 YAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,652 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 98,645 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Pin hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside front and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 93,376 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 93,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine temperature to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,241 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,156 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight belt noise on start up

surface corrosion on front o/side brake pipe at flexi joint

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,001 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 20,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,483 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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S477 YAB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S477 YAB, 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 S477 YAB registered?

S477 YAB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S477 YAB safe to buy?

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