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S992 NEP

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,217 mi
Last recorded48,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 NEP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,217 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,575 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,575 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,015 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,398 miles

surface corrosion to o/s sill , slight o/s rack play , front end accident repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,534 miles

slight play o/s rack , slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,644 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small cut in nearside front tyre †

Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,098 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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S992 NEP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S992 NEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S992 NEP registered?

S992 NEP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S992 NEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S992 NEP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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