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S530 UBL

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,210 mi
Last recorded58,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 UBL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,911 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,545 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,152 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 45,077 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 38,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,535 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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S530 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S530 UBL, 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 S530 UBL?

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What year was S530 UBL registered?

S530 UBL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S530 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 UBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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