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V691 MHJ

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 MHJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,387 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,387 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc and pads discoloured

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers mirror cracked

offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 52,476 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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V691 MHJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc 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 V691 MHJ, 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 V691 MHJ registered?

V691 MHJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V691 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 MHJ 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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