CarVerify

Free Car Check

T129 RJE

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,575 mi
Last recorded61,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,575 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 58,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 56,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 54,922 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 52,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 52,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 50,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 47,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 47,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,034 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 40,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 28,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,178 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 22,843 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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T129 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T129 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

How do I check the history of T129 RJE?

You can check the full history of T129 RJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T129 RJE registered?

T129 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T129 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 RJE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T129 RJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T129 RJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.