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S912 LTR

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 LTR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 84,726 miles

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,945 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,482 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,046 miles

O/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,046 miles

O/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 42,222 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S912 LTR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S912 LTR, 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 S912 LTR registered?

S912 LTR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S912 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 LTR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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