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V439 GFG

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 GFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,501 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

o/s and n/s/r tyres perished on walls

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

part of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,423 miles

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

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

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2013 109,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2012 107,140 miles

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

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

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2012 107,138 miles

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

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

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

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

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 104,252 miles

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

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

n/s h/brake cable casing in poor condition

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2011 104,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s h/brake cable casing in poor condition

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,224 miles

front no plate beginning to deteriorate

n/s/f disc pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,986 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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V439 GFG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 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 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V439 GFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V439 GFG registered?

V439 GFG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V439 GFG safe to buy?

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