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T186 BJF

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 BJF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,196 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,430 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 60,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 56,186 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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T186 BJF is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T186 BJF, 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 T186 BJF registered?

T186 BJF is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T186 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T186 BJF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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