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T316 UAV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,493 mi
Last recorded117,493 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 UAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,493 miles

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)

The o/s and n/s front suspension anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The o/s and n/s front wheel arches are rusty.

The o/s and n/s rear wheel arches are rusty.

The o/s and n/s sills are rusty.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,605 miles

Oil leak

The rear tyres are cracking.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,605 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

The rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,879 miles

50% of light remaining to high level stop lamp

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,859 miles

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

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

50% of light remaining to high level stop lamp

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,317 miles

both front outer cv gaitors cracked and weeping

offside front tyre worn near legal limit

strugglied through cat test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,217 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 97,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 77,822 miles

n/s mirror assy damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 57,828 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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T316 UAV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T316 UAV, 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 T316 UAV registered?

T316 UAV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T316 UAV safe to buy?

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