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T118 BFJ

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 BFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 42,814 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,552 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,152 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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T118 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BFJ, 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 T118 BFJ registered?

T118 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T118 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T118 BFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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