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S814 BAV

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 BAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,055 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,726 miles

REAR SHOCKS HAVE A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 45,045 miles

auxillary belt in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,077 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,072 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 33,959 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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S814 BAV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S814 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 S814 BAV registered?

S814 BAV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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