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S735 ACP

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,300 mi
Last recorded69,300 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 ACP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,296 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rears (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,531 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badley perished

front pads on 4.5 mm

gear box has oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,531 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badley perished

front pads on 4.5 mm

gear box has oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,672 miles

gearbox noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,128 miles

both sills corroded slighty

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,765 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fan noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,285 miles

rear end of exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fliuld slightly low

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,814 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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S735 ACP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S735 ACP, 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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S735 ACP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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