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T689 FJO

1999 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,455 mi
Last recorded72,455 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 FJO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,455 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,457 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,457 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,457 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T689 FJO is a 1999 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T689 FJO, 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 T689 FJO registered?

T689 FJO is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T689 FJO safe to buy?

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