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V556 FAW

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,597 mi
Last recorded57,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 FAW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

hand brake travel

knock from steering

nsr tyre perished

nsr wheel arch rusty

oil leak

power steering leak

sills rusty and weak

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

hand brake travel

knock from steering

nsr tyre perished

nsr wheel arch rusty

oil leak

power steering leak

sills rusty and weak

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,798 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,992 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 29,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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Pass 22 Jul 2006 24,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,038 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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V556 FAW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V556 FAW, 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 V556 FAW registered?

V556 FAW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V556 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 FAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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