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T304 BAN

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 BAN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen/nearside cv gaiter perished

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,065 miles

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

chip in screen/nearside cv gaiter perished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,623 miles

chip in windscreen/front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 5 Feb 2009 66,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen/front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,376 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,339 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,216 miles

ADVISE STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,216 miles

ADVISE STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF

Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,750 miles

Offside 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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T304 BAN is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T304 BAN, 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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T304 BAN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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