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T178 SPG

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 SPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,778 miles

Slight play O/S/F inner rack jont

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,701 miles

c/l 536107

Fail 26 Mar 2008 59,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

c/l 536107

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,215 miles

both rear tyres perreshing

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play off side front steering arms

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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T178 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T178 SPG, 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 T178 SPG registered?

T178 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T178 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T178 SPG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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