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T281 TUY

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 TUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,104 miles

advise corrosion nearside and offside sills but not considered serious

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,814 miles

advise nearside and offside sills corrsion ,but not considered serious

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,735 miles

advise offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,735 miles

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

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

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)

advise offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,391 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up on inner and outter walls

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,536 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 41,536 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,267 miles

osr tyre has splits on outer wall but not to †the core †shield on cat insurcore

Pass 17 Nov 2005 31,852 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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T281 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T281 TUY, 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 T281 TUY registered?

T281 TUY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T281 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 TUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T281 TUY have outstanding finance?

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