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S661 EGP

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 EGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,972 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,335 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,335 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,225 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,183 miles

rear wiper blade rubber

spare tyre tread low

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

handbrake travel

split on n/s/f tyre outer wall but not to cords

strong advice front brake pads getting low

tyre wear starting on o/s/f

Pass 8 Sep 2005 26,889 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar bush`s perishing

exhaust system corroded in places

niche`s in nearside front tyre sidewall

spare wheel well damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2005 26,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti-roll bar bush`s perishing

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake pads getting low

nail in offside front tyre

niche`s in nearside front tyre sidewall

spare wheel well damaged

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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S661 EGP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S661 EGP, 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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S661 EGP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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