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T223 SNS

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,229 mi
Last recorded45,229 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 SNS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp has 2 x bulbs inop.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp has 2 x bulbs inop.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,180 miles

high level brake light has one bulb inop

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,180 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light has one bulb inop

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,136 miles

centre bulbs inop in high density brake light

offside wiper split

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,075 miles

bulb inop in brake high density lamp

Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bulb inop in brake high density lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,376 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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T223 SNS is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T223 SNS, 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 T223 SNS registered?

T223 SNS is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T223 SNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 SNS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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