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S799 RBV

1999 Rover 216

Purple Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 RBV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,055 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,992 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 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S799 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 S799 RBV registered?

S799 RBV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S799 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 RBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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