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T214 CFJ

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 CFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 143,567 miles

both inner steering arms have slight play, not considered excessive at present

both outer cv boots cracked but not split through yet, advise replacement

travel in handbrake, not considered excessive at present but advise brake service

Fail 7 Jun 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both inner steering arms have slight play, not considered excessive at present

both outer cv boots cracked but not split through yet, advise replacement

travel in handbrake, not considered excessive at present but advise brake service

Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,976 miles

nearside rear tyre distorting on inner edge

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

rear brake flexis rubbing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 130,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre distorting on inner edge

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

rear brake flexis rubbing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,915 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 100,637 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,637 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,778 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2006 91,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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T214 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T214 CFJ, 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 T214 CFJ registered?

T214 CFJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T214 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T214 CFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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