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S826 EGC

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 EGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,515 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,515 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,485 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN JUST WITHIN LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 19 Aug 2011 101,644 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly.

slight damage to offside brake cable outer casing.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,644 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly.

slight damage to offside brake cable outer casing.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,267 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,902 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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S826 EGC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S826 EGC, 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 S826 EGC registered?

S826 EGC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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