MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre under inflated 185/55/15
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant low
offside rear tyre under inflated 185/55/15
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Battery insecure
o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/55/15vr
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f
slight play o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 185/55/15vr
slight play inside steering rack o/s/f
slight play o/s/r shock absorber bottom bush
n/s/f tyre on 2.00mm 185/55/15vr
o/s/f tyre marked on sidewall 185/55/15vr
o/s/r sidelight dim
o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall 185/55/15vr
two bulbs out on centre brake light
water marks on front no plate
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S972 HVC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S972 HVC, 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 S972 HVC registered?
S972 HVC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 21 January 1999.
Is S972 HVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S972 HVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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