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V535 GHL

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,849 mi
Last recorded80,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 GHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,849 miles

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

power steering leak/ bottle over filled

Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

power steering leak/ bottle over filled

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,648 miles

ns parking brake low effort

Fail 23 Jan 2013 71,642 miles

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

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

ns parking brake low effort

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,744 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,265 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,669 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,463 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,462 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 32,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,905 miles

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

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

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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V535 GHL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V535 GHL, 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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V535 GHL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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