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V539 OKM

1999 Rover 216

Blue Lpg 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,410 mi
Last recorded48,410 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 OKM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,410 miles

Battery insecure in its box

Corrosion in rear of roof, both sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 48,410 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure in its box

Corrosion in rear of roof, both sides

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 46,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,067 miles

osr tyre has deep cut on inner shoulder

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,067 miles

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

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

osr tyre has deep cut on inner shoulder

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,129 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING UP BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,127 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING UP BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SHOW CORDS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,028 miles

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

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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V539 OKM is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V539 OKM, 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 V539 OKM registered?

V539 OKM is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V539 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 OKM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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