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V731 VUD

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 VUD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,113 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 32,422 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,422 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 28,385 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V731 VUD is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V731 VUD, 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 V731 VUD registered?

V731 VUD is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V731 VUD safe to buy?

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