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S744 ABV

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 ABV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,206 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,702 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,702 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,096 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 38,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,698 miles

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

nearside head light on maximum adjustment & just meeting critera

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,836 miles

front tyre pressures appear low , may affect brake performance

slight imbalance on front brake & handbrake

wiper blade frames slightly worn , recommend replace

Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,967 miles

ehaust starting to corrode .

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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S744 ABV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S744 ABV, 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 S744 ABV registered?

S744 ABV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S744 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 ABV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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