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S519 SLL

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 SLL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 55,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,874 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,854 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,625 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 45,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,217 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre as surface cracking to side wall but not down to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,217 miles

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

Offside rear tyre as surface cracking to side wall but not down to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,767 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 41,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,320 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,403 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 28,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,085 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 24,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S519 SLL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S519 SLL, 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 S519 SLL registered?

S519 SLL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S519 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 SLL shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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