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S642 DJO

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 DJO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,177 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,540 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

nearside front tyre wearing down low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

nearside front tyre wearing down low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,336 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,698 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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S642 DJO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red 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 S642 DJO, 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 S642 DJO registered?

S642 DJO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 24 January 1999.

Is S642 DJO safe to buy?

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