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S665 DJO

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

512,987 mi
Last recorded512,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 DJO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 512,987 miles

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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from reservoir hoses (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Braking system leaking valve under bonnet on bulkhead (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,358 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 47,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,011 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 45,681 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,366 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 44,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,331 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,489 miles

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

both n/s tyres worn on outer edge

coolant level low

fan belts badly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2007 139,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,944 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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S665 DJO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S665 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 S665 DJO registered?

S665 DJO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S665 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S665 DJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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