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T141 FAP

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,627 mi
Last recorded86,627 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT141 FAP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 86,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area is corroded,on failure limit. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area is corroded,on failure limit. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Lower sill front to rear has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind.

Fail 20 May 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Lower sill front to rear has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,960 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 81,960 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills and o/s sill backing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,515 miles

both sides sill edges becoming week with corrosion

Fail 26 May 2017 79,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear into cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

both sides sill edges becoming week with corrosion

Pass 23 May 2016 77,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,807 miles

both sides rear short brake pipes becomming rusty

o/s/r brake pipe into rear flexi hose becomming rusty

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 71,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 64,549 miles

both fronts and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,594 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 60,291 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 56,835 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 56,719 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2009 52,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 116,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,116 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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T141 FAP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T141 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 T141 FAP registered?

T141 FAP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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