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T356 GSR

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,852 mi
Last recorded34,852 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 GSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,936 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 31,936 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 20,834 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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T356 GSR 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 93.3%.

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 T356 GSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T356 GSR registered?

T356 GSR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T356 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T356 GSR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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