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V757 JVC

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 JVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,442 miles

osr handbrake cabble chaffed

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs rusty

osr handbrake cabble chaffed

Fail 4 Feb 2011 86,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Both front disc brake surfaces are rough, worn and corroded causing fluctuating brake effort which can be felt through the brake pedal.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,812 miles

O/S rear view mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,922 miles

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHLY (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE PARK BRAKE OUTER CBLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,814 miles

ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF PLAY ALLOWED IN O/S/F STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,776 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT PART OF EXHAUST

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,726 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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V757 JVC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V757 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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What year was V757 JVC registered?

V757 JVC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V757 JVC safe to buy?

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