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S733 DCB

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,992 mi
Last recorded51,992 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 DCB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit on the inner edge' advise regualar checks.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,668 miles

front pads low

near side rear tyre getting low

rad poor

Fail 5 Jan 2009 47,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front pads low

near side rear tyre getting low

rad poor

Fail 2 Jan 2008 45,216 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,001 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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S733 DCB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S733 DCB, 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

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What year was S733 DCB registered?

S733 DCB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S733 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S733 DCB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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