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V746 JVC

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 JVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly cracking on inside walls

Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,349 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly cracking on inside walls

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,527 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded but not excessively

rear tyres splitting in sidewalls

wipers split

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded but not excessively

rear tyres splitting in sidewalls

wipers split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,015 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 27 Jul 2013 55,801 miles

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 27 Jul 2013 55,801 miles

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

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,690 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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V746 JVC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V746 JVC, 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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V746 JVC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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