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V547 GCF

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 GCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,759 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,816 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,633 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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V547 GCF is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V547 GCF, 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 V547 GCF registered?

V547 GCF is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V547 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V547 GCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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