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V708 SVV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 SVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 74,537 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

n/s/front and o/s/front tyre wear inner and outer edge n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,044 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,750 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 66,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,927 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,142 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,989 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Off side rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,534 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,508 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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V708 SVV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V708 SVV, 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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V708 SVV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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