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S73 KOJ

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 KOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,003 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 114,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,794 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,628 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,409 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 85,403 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,378 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,413 miles

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

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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S73 KOJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S73 KOJ, 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 S73 KOJ registered?

S73 KOJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S73 KOJ safe to buy?

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