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T149 KNK

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,395 mi
Last recorded53,395 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 KNK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,395 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 51,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 51,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,492 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid evident p/s ram

front tyres low tread

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,392 miles

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

fluid evident p/s ram

front tyres low tread

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,683 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel on upper limits

Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,508 miles

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

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

slight movement in nearside and offside steering rack

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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T149 KNK is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T149 KNK, 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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T149 KNK is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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