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T68 ABW

1999 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 ABW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 39,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,774 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 37,774 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 36,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,096 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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T68 ABW is a 1999 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T68 ABW, 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 T68 ABW registered?

T68 ABW is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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