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T249 SPG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,658 mi
Last recorded56,658 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 SPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 56,658 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 56,658 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 56,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,858 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,476 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,345 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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T249 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SPG, 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 SPG registered?

T249 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T249 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 SPG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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