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T232 ASR

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

802,642 mi
Last recorded802,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 ASR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 802,642 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 80,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 68,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,728 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,378 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,342 miles

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

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

near side front tyre damage †front brake pads worn low †back box wadding comeing out of tail pipe †hand brake travel close to max limmit

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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T232 ASR 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 T232 ASR, 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 T232 ASR registered?

T232 ASR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T232 ASR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T232 ASR 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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