MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for T221 SHS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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