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T132 FAP

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 FAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

timing belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,070 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

timing belt

Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Wipers only park with manual assistance

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,980 miles

Oil leak

Wipers only park with manual assistance

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 82,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,739 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,965 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,242 miles

2*punchers in o/s/r

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,242 miles

2*punchers in o/s/r

battery insecure

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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T132 FAP 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 57.1%.

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 T132 FAP, 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 T132 FAP registered?

T132 FAP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T132 FAP safe to buy?

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