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T255 MGW

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,818 mi
Last recorded109,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

electrical wiring loom insecure under bonnet at washer hose area

Fail 12 Jan 2012 99,764 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

electrical wiring loom insecure under bonnet at washer hose area

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,182 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,913 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,498 miles

Both rear tyres perishing, nearside has a small chunk missing from outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,346 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 71,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 May 2005 67,669 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 MGW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T255 MGW, 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 MGW registered?

T255 MGW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T255 MGW safe to buy?

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