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T234 BLG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 BLG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,325 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,322 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Will need emission test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,474 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,474 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

exhaust leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,166 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge and out of shape

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,993 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,324 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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T234 BLG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T234 BLG, 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 T234 BLG registered?

T234 BLG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T234 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T234 BLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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