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T236 JFU

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 JFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,589 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear outer sill panels

Battery cable tied into position

Fail 31 Mar 2025 85,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

General under body surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,894 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 81,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,661 miles

outersill panels corroded and weak

Fail 10 Jul 2020 75,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

outersill panels corroded and weak

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,677 miles

Both inner/outer sills corroded

Front Suspension componants corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also perishing ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn low also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,535 miles

oil around gearbox

outersills corroded and repaired

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,037 miles

both sides rear and nearside front tyres perished and wearing unevenly

coolant leak

offside outersill heavily corroded

oil around engine

Fail 27 Sep 2015 65,981 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear and nearside front tyres perished and wearing unevenly

coolant leak

offside outersill heavily corroded

oil around engine

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,651 miles

exhaust heat shield rattles anad insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel smell from n/s/r no leak found at time of test

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Nov 2012 58,533 miles

center exhaust corroded

center stop light not fully working

front to rear fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,303 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,456 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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T236 JFU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T236 JFU, 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 T236 JFU registered?

T236 JFU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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