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S495 UEW

1999 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,640 mi
Last recorded41,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 UEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,975 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 38,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,506 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,921 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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S495 UEW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S495 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S495 UEW registered?

S495 UEW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S495 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 UEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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