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T260 SPG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 SPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,025 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

surface rust on both outer sill panels

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak/temporary repair to centre exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak/temporary repair to centre exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,543 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on both outer sill panels

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,543 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on both outer sill panels

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on offside outer sill panel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,520 miles

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

rear centre stoplight not working

surface rust both outer sill panels

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,242 miles

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

slight wear to both front brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2010 92,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 89,105 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,104 miles

centre exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2006 87,428 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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T260 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T260 SPG, 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 T260 SPG registered?

T260 SPG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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