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T715 AMO

1999 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT715 AMO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,481 miles

both front tyres treads worn on outer edges

some corrosion all outer wheel arches

Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres treads worn on outer edges

some corrosion all outer wheel arches

Pass 29 Dec 2014 122,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 122,358 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,877 miles

some corrosion nearside front and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,158 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

some areas of corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 6 Dec 2012 118,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots perished

some areas of corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,442 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,507 miles

ns front outer cv boot perished

some deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

ns front and os rear tyres worn to legal limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2009 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,379 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,603 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,245 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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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T715 AMO 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 T715 AMO, 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 T715 AMO registered?

T715 AMO is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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