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S818 LNR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,738 mi
Last recorded57,738 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 LNR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,738 miles

alternator belt perished

chip in windscreen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 57,738 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

alternator belt perished

chip in windscreen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,561 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,561 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

inner and outter sills starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear offside brake binding slightly

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,133 miles

chip in windscreen

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,845 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

outer sills started to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,845 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

outer sills started to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,078 miles

chip in windscreen

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,078 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,134 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2010 51,134 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,761 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,643 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,643 miles

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,935 miles

chip in zone a but below 10mm diameter

corrosion at 1st exhaust section and blowing

dipstick pulls apart

lazy n/s handbrake

o/s front lower ball joint boot split

power steering weep o/s front

spare tyre flat

stiff o/s rear door limit

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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S818 LNR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S818 LNR, 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 S818 LNR registered?

S818 LNR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S818 LNR safe to buy?

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