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T351 DGP

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,806 mi
Last recorded110,806 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 DGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 110,806 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR COMPLIANCE BUSHES

Fail 30 May 2013 110,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR COMPLIANCE BUSHES

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 24 May 2012 96,436 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake performance getting low

Pass 28 May 2011 76,644 miles

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

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 26 May 2011 76,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,385 miles

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

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2007 74,385 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

uneven wear to nearside rear

Pass 11 Nov 2006 67,336 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 67,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 64,953 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 64,953 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T351 DGP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T351 DGP, 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 T351 DGP registered?

T351 DGP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T351 DGP safe to buy?

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