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T127 RJE

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,682 mi
Last recorded46,682 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 RJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,682 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 24,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,558 miles

Coolant leak

slight play from o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,585 miles

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

slight play coming from o/s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,182 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,212 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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T127 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T127 RJE, 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 T127 RJE registered?

T127 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T127 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T127 RJE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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