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T252 UBB

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 UBB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 103,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,970 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,969 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 92,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005

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

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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T252 UBB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green 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 T252 UBB, 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 T252 UBB registered?

T252 UBB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T252 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 UBB 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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