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T159 LJA

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 LJA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,544 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,850 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,641 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,883 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)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,090 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,991 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,129 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T159 LJA is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T159 LJA, 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 T159 LJA registered?

T159 LJA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T159 LJA safe to buy?

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