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T234 WEU

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,397 mi
Last recorded124,397 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 WEU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,397 miles

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,522 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise drivers exterior mirror glass is damaged

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 119,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise drivers exterior mirror glass is damaged

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 111,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 104,989 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 104,989 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,620 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,061 miles

N/s/f tyre 2-3mm.O/s/rear lamp has water inside causing corrosion on bulb holders

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,061 miles

N/s/f tyre 2-3mm.O/s/rear lamp has water inside causing corrosion on bulb holders

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 47,702 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 WEU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T234 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

T234 WEU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T234 WEU safe to buy?

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