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T255 BBK

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,567 mi
Last recorded50,567 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 BBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,554 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,521 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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T255 BBK is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T255 BBK, 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 T255 BBK registered?

T255 BBK is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T255 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T255 BBK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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