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T251 SPA

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,033 mi
Last recorded113,033 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 SPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,033 miles

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

O/S/R tyre side wall worn

Fail 31 Mar 2015 113,033 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

O/S/R tyre side wall worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 109,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Play in Engine Stabiliser Bar

Fail 23 Mar 2013 109,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Play in Engine Stabiliser Bar

Pass 10 Mar 2012 107,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 107,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,190 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,189 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,039 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 94,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,462 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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T251 SPA is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T251 SPA, 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 T251 SPA registered?

T251 SPA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T251 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 SPA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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