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T128 BFX

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 BFX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,453 miles

Exhaust center pipe corroded.

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode at rear. (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

offside and nearside front discs wearing/worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust center pipe corroded.

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode at rear. (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

offside and nearside front discs wearing/worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,138 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill edges (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust starting to get rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill edges (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust starting to get rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,749 miles

rear number plate faded / n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate faded / n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,960 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,960 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,205 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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T128 BFX 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 70.6%.

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 T128 BFX, 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 T128 BFX registered?

T128 BFX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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