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T502 LBU

1999 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,386 mi
Last recorded72,386 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 LBU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,970 miles

nearside rear brake hose perished,advise replacement

rear service and parking brake performances low and just meeting minimum requirement, advise servicing all brakes as noisy in operation

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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T502 LBU is a 1999 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T502 LBU, 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

How do I check the history of T502 LBU?

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What year was T502 LBU registered?

T502 LBU is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T502 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T502 LBU shows 4 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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