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T118 AKP

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 AKP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,940 miles

coolant bottle empty.

corrosion to o/s outer door sill.

slight free play in track rod arm/rack

Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,989 miles

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

battery loose.

centre stop light not working.

knocking from steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy.

oil leak

rear shock absorbers slightly misted up.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,989 miles

battery loose.

centre stop light not working.

knocking from steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy.

oil leak

rear shock absorbers slightly misted up.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,377 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

corrosion to offside door sill

offside rear tyre tread lumpy ( may cause road noise)

offside reverse light not working

power steering reservior cap missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,529 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged.

off side reverse light not working.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside front door sill

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,726 miles

corrosion to driver door sill /step

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake imbalanced

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,038 miles

evidence of both rear brake hose fowling on plastic shield in wheel arch

oil leak from engine area

very slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,034 miles

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

evidence of both rear brake hose fowling on plastic shield in wheel arch

oil leak from engine area

very slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,531 miles

corrosion to offside front door sill

oil leak from the engine & gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,955 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,172 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link bush starting to split

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre slightly lumpy on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

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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T118 AKP 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 T118 AKP, 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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T118 AKP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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