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S773 RBV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 RBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,635 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,529 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,271 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 52,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S773 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red 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 S773 RBV, 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 S773 RBV registered?

S773 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S773 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S773 RBV 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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