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T271 VOO

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 VOO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,012 miles

Lower engine stabiliser bush excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,346 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

topped up coolant , expansion tank was empty, and rear coolant rail/pipe is corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

topped up coolant , expansion tank was empty, and rear coolant rail/pipe is corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 67,855 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle very wet during the MOT test limiting visual inspection of some item

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,990 miles

Offside inner tie rod knuckle joint has excessive free play

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside inner tie rod knuckle joint has excessive free play

Pass 5 May 2015 52,661 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear washer not working.

slight bind to o/s/r brake.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,830 miles

rear washer not working.

slight bind to o/s/r brake.

slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,240 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 43,857 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,288 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge,replacement required

rear tyres worn low/unevenly on inner edges

slight leak at pas pipe under bonnet

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,648 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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T271 VOO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T271 VOO, 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 T271 VOO registered?

T271 VOO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T271 VOO safe to buy?

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