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T137 JJX

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 JJX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres outer wall perished

exhaust back box worn and cat. heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres outer wall perished

exhaust back box worn and cat. heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,970 miles

Battery is insecure

N/S/R SIDE WALL PERISH

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R SIDE WALL PERISH

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,541 miles

185/55/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,024 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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T137 JJX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T137 JJX, 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 T137 JJX registered?

T137 JJX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T137 JJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T137 JJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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