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T340 VEW

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT340 VEW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 85,003 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,990 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

nearside front outer sill holed but not within 30cm of load stress bearing point (suspesion/seatbelts) or adversely effecting brakes or steering

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,335 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,992 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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T340 VEW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T340 VEW, 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 T340 VEW registered?

T340 VEW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T340 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T340 VEW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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