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T221 SHS

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 SHS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,921 miles

1 x washer jets on nearside and offside inoperative but providing enough fluid to clear screen

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer c.v gaitors perished

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on front exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion on sills,floor,arches,doors

oil around engine area

rear washer inoperative

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe

slight perishing on front droplink bushes

some smearing on wipers

Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

1 x washer jets on nearside and offside inoperative but providing enough fluid to clear screen

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer c.v gaitors perished

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on front exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on fuel tank

corrosion on sills,floor,arches,doors

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

oil around engine area

rear washer inoperative

slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipe

slight perishing on front droplink bushes

some smearing on wipers

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,763 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 82,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,798 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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T221 SHS is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T221 SHS, 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 T221 SHS registered?

T221 SHS is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T221 SHS safe to buy?

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