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V744 FHN

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 FHN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,268 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 51,345 miles

water leak

Fail 17 May 2016 51,344 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

water leak

Pass 20 May 2015 49,430 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 49,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 46,728 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 46,728 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 44,199 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 44,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 41,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 41,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 38,390 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,906 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 18,906 miles

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

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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V744 FHN is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V744 FHN, 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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V744 FHN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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