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T243 KGF

1999 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,183 mi
Last recorded48,183 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 KGF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,183 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,923 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,720 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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T243 KGF is a 1999 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T243 KGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T243 KGF registered?

T243 KGF is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T243 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 KGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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