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V696 DJM

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 DJM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,558 miles

water in n/s/r light unit

Fail 27 Dec 2013 112,542 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

water in n/s/r light unit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,009 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre very close to exposing cords on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2011 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre very close to exposing cords on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,081 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,914 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,014 miles

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

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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V696 DJM is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V696 DJM, 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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V696 DJM is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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