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V532 HEG

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,622 mi
Last recorded65,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 HEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,622 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,622 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,622 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE CATALYST BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE N/S F +O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,153 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,964 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER -BUT NOT AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Fail 8 Jul 2008 52,918 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER -BUT NOT AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,792 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CLEAN & GREASE FRONT BRAKE SLIDERS ETC.

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

THROTTLE BODY REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 12 Jul 2006 38,233 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,233 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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V532 HEG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V532 HEG, 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 V532 HEG registered?

V532 HEG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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