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T317 UAV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 UAV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,678 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,678 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion o/k at test

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion o/k at test

o/s door mirror cover broken

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2011 92,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear n/plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,726 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,725 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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,709 miles

Nearside 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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T317 UAV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T317 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 T317 UAV registered?

T317 UAV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T317 UAV safe to buy?

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