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T134 RJE

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT134 RJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,319 miles

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

Nearside front inner whell rim slightly bent

Power steering belt perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,299 miles

Power steering belt slightly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 75,299 miles

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

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

Power steering belt slightly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,944 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 687,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,865 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,865 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T134 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T134 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.

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What year was T134 RJE registered?

T134 RJE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T134 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T134 RJE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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