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T140 KNB

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,665 mi
Last recorded68,665 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 KNB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 68,665 miles

surface corrosion both rear wheel arches & n/s sill

Fail 18 May 2010 68,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

surface corrosion both rear wheel arches & n/s sill

Pass 12 May 2009 63,479 miles

Battery insecure

borderline pass engine idle speed.also stuck once in emissions test.cat slow to warm up

Fail 12 May 2009 63,479 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

borderline pass engine idle speed.also stuck once in emissions test.cat slow to warm up

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,225 miles

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

slight crackind to drive belts reccommend replacement soon

o/s/r tyre low on air. nail in tyre where puncture repair not possible.slight cracking tyre wall.tyre needs replacing vey soon

Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight crackind to drive belts reccommend replacement soon

o/s/r tyre low on air. nail in tyre where puncture repair not possible.slight cracking tyre wall.tyre needs replacing vey soon

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,230 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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T140 KNB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T140 KNB, 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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T140 KNB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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