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S525 HFM

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 HFM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,500 miles

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

underbody and sills rusty in places exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

underbody and sills rusty in places exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,694 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both outer sills rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,229 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,229 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing thin

noise n/s rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,214 miles

slight oil leak auto box area? // slight leak exhaust front pipe // exhaust rusty in places // sills to floor sections rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak auto box area? // slight leak exhaust front pipe // exhaust rusty in places // sills to floor sections rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,270 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,270 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,764 miles

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

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

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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S525 HFM is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S525 HFM, 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 S525 HFM registered?

S525 HFM is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S525 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 HFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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