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V460 HMJ

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 HMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

roof corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,461 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 75,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

offside rear tyre cracked

rear nuber plate faded

small amount of play offside front rack arm

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small amount of play in rack arms

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,370 miles

small amount of play offside front rack arm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,948 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,010 miles

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

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

tested wet

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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V460 HMJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V460 HMJ, 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 V460 HMJ registered?

V460 HMJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V460 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V460 HMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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