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S585 SWP

1999 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,037 mi
Last recorded62,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 SWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,600 miles

front exhaust blowing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front exhaust blowing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 47,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 38,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emission results were only just met

Fail 3 Jan 2008 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emission results were only just met

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,591 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,924 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing at the time of test

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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S585 SWP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S585 SWP, 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 S585 SWP registered?

S585 SWP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S585 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 SWP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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