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T265 BHG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 BHG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,368 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,361 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,435 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 66,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,780 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 65,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 61,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 59,203 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 56,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 53,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 42,486 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 May 2007 39,399 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)

Pass 20 May 2006 35,514 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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T265 BHG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T265 BHG, 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 T265 BHG registered?

T265 BHG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T265 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 BHG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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