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T263 TUY

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 TUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,357 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE, OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

TEMP REPAIR MADE TO EXHAUST FRONT PIPE (VERY RUSTY)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,848 miles

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

mirror n/s insecure

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 29 Sep 2010 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

mirror n/s insecure

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

eye level brake lamp not fully working

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,573 miles

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

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

eye level brake lamp not fully working

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,228 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,577 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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T263 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T263 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.

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What year was T263 TUY registered?

T263 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T263 TUY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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