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T256 SAV

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 SAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,529 miles

slight leak from n/s/r s/absorber nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from n/s/r s/absorber nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,759 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,920 miles

unable to open drivers window

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,766 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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T256 SAV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T256 SAV, 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 T256 SAV registered?

T256 SAV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 17 April 1999.

Is T256 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 SAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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