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T262 TUY

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,466 mi
Last recorded61,466 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 TUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,466 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 61,453 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,144 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 61,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,050 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 43,367 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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T262 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T262 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T262 TUY registered?

T262 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T262 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T262 TUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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