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T273 KAJ

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 KAJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,497 miles

Slight brake bind indicated at both rear wheels

Sticky throttle

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,289 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,289 miles

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

ehaust blowing when car moving or being reved

Pass 2 May 2007 28,836 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 28,836 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,060 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T273 KAJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in White 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 T273 KAJ, 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 T273 KAJ registered?

T273 KAJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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