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S532 GNU

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 GNU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear arches corroded

when vehicle is in park reverse lights sometimes stay on

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,014 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear arches corroded

when vehicle is in park reverse lights sometimes stay on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,085 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/r tyre is on the limit 175/65/14/h

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,764 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,894 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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S532 GNU is a 1999 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S532 GNU, 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 S532 GNU?

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What year was S532 GNU registered?

S532 GNU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S532 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 GNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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