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T347 LDB

1999 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT347 LDB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,684 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on outer sills at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,352 miles

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

front wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,344 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,715 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear of sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,696 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 64,551 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 61,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 52,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators show white light

power steering resovoir cap missing

slight blow at rear exhaust

slight play in rack on offside

Pass 20 May 2006 52,734 miles

both rear indicators show white light

power steering resovoir cap missing

slight blow at rear exhaust

slight play in rack on offside

Pass 19 May 2005 42,706 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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T347 LDB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T347 LDB, 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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T347 LDB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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