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T224 VON

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,502 mi
Last recorded48,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 VON
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008
Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,228 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,912 miles

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

lower engine stablizer linkbar and bracket dammaged

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,059 miles

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

Nearside front tyre and both offside tyres slightly perished.

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,240 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 25,236 miles

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipe slightly damaged.

n/s bottom arm stabalizer bent

spring cup chaffed on wheel but still ok.

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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T224 VON is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T224 VON, 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 T224 VON registered?

T224 VON is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T224 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 VON shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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