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T101 VAJ

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,377 mi
Last recorded33,377 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 VAJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 32,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,139 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 13,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,390 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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T101 VAJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T101 VAJ, 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 T101 VAJ registered?

T101 VAJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T101 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T101 VAJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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