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T215 SPG

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 SPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,912 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,618 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 84,618 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front seatbelts starting to fray

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,146 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

O/S HEADLAMP AND INDICATOR MOUNTING LOOSE

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT - CASING PERISHED

Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT - UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

O/S HEADLAMP AND INDICATOR MOUNTING LOOSE

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT - CASING PERISHED

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2005 41,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 41,406 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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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T215 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T215 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.

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What year was T215 SPG registered?

T215 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T215 SPG safe to buy?

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