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S522 RBV

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 RBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,788 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,491 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S522 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S522 RBV, 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

How do I check the history of S522 RBV?

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What year was S522 RBV registered?

S522 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S522 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 RBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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