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S490 YAB

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,996 mi
Last recorded64,996 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 YAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,820 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,811 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,212 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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S490 YAB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S490 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 S490 YAB registered?

S490 YAB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S490 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 YAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S490 YAB have outstanding finance?

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