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V538 HKG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 HKG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,731 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer wall

o/s/r tyre outer wall worn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer wall

o/s/r tyre outer wall worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,575 miles

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

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

both front droplink rubbers cracking

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside rear handbrake cable sticking

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,964 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 62,834 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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)

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,895 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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V538 HKG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V538 HKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V538 HKG registered?

V538 HKG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V538 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 HKG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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