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T249 EJB

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 EJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,404 miles

both rear outer sill/wheel arch lips corroding

front registration plate showing signs of wear

fuel tank area corroding

nearside obligatory mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,892 miles

n/s front tyre poor condition

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre poor condition

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,795 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

brake fluid low

front tyers badly cracking

noise on cat

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,394 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 43,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T249 EJB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red 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 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 T249 EJB, 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 T249 EJB registered?

T249 EJB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T249 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 EJB 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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