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S780 BDS

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 BDS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,194 miles

Front brake imbalance at 27%

NSF tyre close to legal limit

NSF tyre perished

Nsr tyre low on air

Offside Front Mirror slightly insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,980 miles

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

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

o/s/f miro poor

Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,447 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,822 miles

Both outer body sills corroded

Brake fluid level low

Front nearside shock damp

Front offside crossmember damp

Offside steering rack damp

Parking brake low resurve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All wiper blades perished

Both outer body sills corroded

Brake fluid level low

Front nearside shock damp

Front offside crossmember damp

Offside steering rack damp

Parking brake low resurve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,480 miles

both outer cv gaiters are perished

front brake pads are worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 69,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer cv gaiters are perished

front brake pads are worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,678 miles

Both outer c/v gatours perished

Exhaust centre to rear very corroded with minor leaks

Front nearside tyre worn & outer side wall damaged

Offside door mirror cracked

Parking brake low resurve travel

Rear centre stop light will soon need attention

Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,678 miles

Both outer c/v gatours perished

Exhaust centre to rear very corroded with minor leaks

Front nearside tyre worn & outer side wall damaged

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Parking brake low resurve travel

Rear centre stop light will soon need attention

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,812 miles

Front nearside tyre outer side wall perished

Wipers perished

Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front nearside tyre outer side wall perished

Wipers perished

Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,293 miles

front offside tyre outer side wall is damaged

radiator is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,988 miles

both front and rear nearside tyres are perished

Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,082 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 42,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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S780 BDS is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S780 BDS, 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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S780 BDS is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S780 BDS safe to buy?

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