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T205 GNV

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 GNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint corroded/weak, May fall (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear sills and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 52,819 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint corroded/weak, May fall (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear sills and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,698 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,764 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,106 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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T205 GNV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T205 GNV, 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 T205 GNV registered?

T205 GNV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T205 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 GNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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