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T423 BSW

1999 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,670 mi
Last recorded47,670 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT423 BSW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2005 13,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 13,252 miles

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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T423 BSW is a 1999 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T423 BSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T423 BSW registered?

T423 BSW is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T423 BSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T423 BSW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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