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T407 BJW

1999 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,395 mi
Last recorded72,395 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT407 BJW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,395 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,981 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,927 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,266 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 41,254 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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T407 BJW is a 1999 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T407 BJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T407 BJW registered?

T407 BJW is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T407 BJW safe to buy?

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