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T227 KAH

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,424 mi
Last recorded45,424 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 KAH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt very poor

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,420 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt very poor

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,516 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,033 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,028 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,025 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 25,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 19,900 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,723 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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T227 KAH is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T227 KAH, 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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T227 KAH is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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