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S514 TUY

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,431 mi
Last recorded92,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 TUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

throttle body sticking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

throttle body sticking

Pass 31 May 2013 82,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 82,550 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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 77,933 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 77,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,948 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 27 May 2011 73,947 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre eaxhaust section deteriorated/ rattling

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 27 May 2010 71,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 68,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 63,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 60,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,777 miles

Slight play in offside rack end

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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S514 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S514 TUY, 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 S514 TUY registered?

S514 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S514 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 TUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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