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T495 UAP

1999 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,445 mi
Last recorded42,445 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT495 UAP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 42,445 miles

both outer sills corroding

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Fail 2 May 2017 42,445 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills corroding

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Pass 4 May 2016 41,956 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 41,467 miles

n/s outer sill corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 May 2015 41,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres under inflated

n/s outer sill corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 40,752 miles

both outer sills corroding

exhaust centre section corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 39,766 miles

both outer sills corroding

oil marks on both rear shockabsorbers

radiator corroding

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 38,659 miles

both outer sills corroding

n/s outer cv boot perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 May 2011 37,404 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 6 May 2011 37,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 May 2010 36,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 33,331 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 8 May 2008 33,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 31,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,282 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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T495 UAP is a 1999 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T495 UAP, 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 T495 UAP registered?

T495 UAP is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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