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S587 AET

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 AET
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 90,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,454 miles

both front cv gaiters perished.

centre exhaust section corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outside edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,454 miles

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

both front cv gaiters perished.

centre exhaust section corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outside edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,762 miles

Both wiper blades splitting at ends.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door trim insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,762 miles

Both wiper blades splitting at ends.

Offside door trim insecure.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,162 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 60,162 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 54,487 miles

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

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

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

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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S587 AET is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S587 AET, 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 S587 AET registered?

S587 AET is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S587 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 AET shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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