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S672 DTC

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 DTC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 100,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 3 May 2014 98,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,475 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,980 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,874 miles

slight damage to n/s chassis leg

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,596 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,050 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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S672 DTC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S672 DTC, 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 S672 DTC?

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What year was S672 DTC registered?

S672 DTC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S672 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S672 DTC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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