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V740 FEX

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FEX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,339 miles

battery leaking?

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts inner sidewall + badly worn inner. advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

battery leaking?

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 86,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,966 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 79,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,186 miles

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

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

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

altinator belt cracked and pieces missing [requires replacement]

exspansion bottle lid/cap off[refitted]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,570 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,539 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,562 miles

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,873 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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V740 FEX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V740 FEX, 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 V740 FEX registered?

V740 FEX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V740 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 FEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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