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S799 GTE

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,510 mi
Last recorded27,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 GTE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 27,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 26,584 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,657 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded,not considered excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2014 24,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner and outer sills corroded,not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,638 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 23,638 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,169 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf cv boot clip deteriorated but not alowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,169 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf cv boot clip deteriorated but not alowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 20,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,290 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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S799 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S799 GTE, 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 S799 GTE registered?

S799 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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