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V690 HEG

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 HEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 73,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 71,687 miles

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,939 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front fog lamps not working

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,599 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,599 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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,800 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,219 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,219 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,739 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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V690 HEG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V690 HEG, 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 V690 HEG registered?

V690 HEG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V690 HEG safe to buy?

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