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T298 CVC

1999 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 CVC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 87,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,915 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,264 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users RADIATOR LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,705 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,705 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,051 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,665 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,423 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked and has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked & has nail in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,950 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,906 miles

Exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Sideplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,906 miles

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

Exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sideplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,096 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 66,096 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,974 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 62,974 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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T298 CVC is a 1999 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T298 CVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T298 CVC is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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