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T162 MGY

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 MGY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,711 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Some front brake grab.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Some front brake grab.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,894 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,683 miles

ABS ring on nearside front CV joint split

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

condensation nearside headlamp

nearside front tyre has splits on the inner sidewall

nearside rear mudguard loose

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,980 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 225,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 22,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2005 22,029 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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T162 MGY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T162 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T162 MGY registered?

T162 MGY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T162 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T162 MGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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