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T283 VOO

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 VOO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle mounts corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack /ends

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack / ends

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack/ends

Fail 21 Sep 2022 84,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack /ends

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,284 miles

Rear Inner and outer sill areas corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2021 83,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner and outer sill areas corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,442 miles

Inner and outer sill areas corroded

Rear suspension components /axle mount brackets corroded

cv gaiters perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,819 miles

Rear axle mount brackets corroded

c.v boots perished

outer sill areas corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,969 miles

c.v boots perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,966 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

c.v boots perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

c.v. boots cracking

movement lower tie bar bushes

noise o/s/f top mount

poor washers only one washer each side

screen chips

Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,752 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

c.v. boots cracking

movement lower tie bar bushes

noise o/s/f top mount

poor washers only one washer each side

screen chips

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,569 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s door mirror damage + insecure

o/s/f tyre wear edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 74,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s door mirror damage + insecure

o/s/f tyre wear edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,066 miles

Nearside Front headlight reflector getting dull

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front headlight reflector getting dull

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,998 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,433 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,457 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,498 miles

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

radiator corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,852 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,852 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,004 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

The Hi-level brake light partial.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wiper blade split

radiator corroded and deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,494 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

radiator corroded and deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,593 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 36,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 32,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,858 miles

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

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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T283 VOO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T283 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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T283 VOO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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