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S832 RDA

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 RDA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,543 miles

Coolant radiator very poor

Gearbox oil mist

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,543 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant radiator very poor

Gearbox oil mist

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

Fail 7 May 2013 60,017 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 60,017 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,382 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,374 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,853 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,777 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,777 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,678 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished in sidewalls & tread area!!!

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,901 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perished in side walls & tread area,!!!

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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S832 RDA is a 1999 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S832 RDA, 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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S832 RDA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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