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T726 STT

1999 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,929 mi
Last recorded56,929 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 216I61,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 STT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,293 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,971 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,855 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 43,780 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 43,780 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 42,686 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 42,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

drivers window will not open

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,489 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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T726 STT is a 1999 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T726 STT, 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 T726 STT registered?

T726 STT is a 1999 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T726 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T726 STT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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