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S781 BAV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 BAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 76,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,687 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,468 miles

offside front tyre on approx 2.5mm of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,299 miles

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,300 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,507 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm, both rear tyres on 3mm

slight play in offside (inner) steering rack joint

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,006 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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S781 BAV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S781 BAV, 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 S781 BAV registered?

S781 BAV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S781 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 BAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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