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T183 VHJ

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 VHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2022 89,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,666 miles

split pins missing bottom ball joint castellated nuts

Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

os n/s bottom ball joints missing split pins in castellated nuts

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/r15 82 v falken (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/r15 82 v falken (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,449 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

part of the high level brake light not working

vacuum pipe to inlet manifold split

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

oil level low

part of the high level brake light not working

vacuum pipe to inlet manifold split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyre have age cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 57,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 56,038 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 56,038 miles

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

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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T183 VHJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T183 VHJ, 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 T183 VHJ registered?

T183 VHJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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