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T276 KOT

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,398 mi
Last recorded43,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 KOT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,398 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed also cut in wall within m.o.t specification tyre depth getting low

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate

outer c.v gaiters starting to perish

rear number plate deteriating

slight weep from power steering hoses [under bonnet

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r - cut in outer side wall within m.o.t specification

Fail 24 Jun 2010 43,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed also cut in wall within m.o.t specification tyre depth getting low

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate

outer c.v gaiters starting to perish

rear number plate deteriating

slight weep from power steering hoses [under bonnet

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r - cut in outer side wall within m.o.t specification

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,242 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres starting to perish through treads - 185/55x15.

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

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

Steel wheel fitted to n/s/r.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre exhaust starting to corrode.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres starting to perish through treads - 185/55x15.

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

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

Steel wheel fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,561 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,561 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,857 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,503 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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T276 KOT is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T276 KOT, 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 T276 KOT registered?

T276 KOT is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T276 KOT safe to buy?

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