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T270 KDB

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 KDB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,205 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,740 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower suspension has surface rust

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 44,928 miles

levelling device not working , motors removed , benefit of doubt given

Pass 23 May 2019 44,431 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 44,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front registration plate damaged.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,277 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,669 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked, but not likely to be misread.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,265 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,068 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,485 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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T270 KDB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T270 KDB, 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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T270 KDB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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