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T289 THR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,676 mi
Last recorded45,676 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 THR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,676 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,518 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,129 miles

Offside door mirror slightly damaged but secure

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,883 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,876 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,515 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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T289 THR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T289 THR, 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 T289 THR registered?

T289 THR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T289 THR safe to buy?

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