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S807 DHW

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 DHW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,953 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2013 81,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 May 2010 69,248 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 65,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 65,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,774 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 11 Jun 2007 57,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 52,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S807 DHW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S807 DHW, 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 S807 DHW registered?

S807 DHW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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