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S76 KJW

1999 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 KJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,836 miles

hand brake near end travel

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

hand brake near end travel

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,864 miles

wipers dont always park

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

wipers dont always park

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,722 miles

o/s front tyre near limit

Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s front tyre near limit

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,718 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,673 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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S76 KJW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S76 KJW, 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 S76 KJW?

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What year was S76 KJW registered?

S76 KJW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S76 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 KJW shows 12 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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