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S61 KJW

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,161 mi
Last recorded27,161 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 KJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,161 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 27,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 25,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 18,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,842 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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S61 KJW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red 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 S61 KJW, 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 S61 KJW?

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What year was S61 KJW registered?

S61 KJW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S61 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 KJW 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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