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V770 JEL

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 JEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever stiff to operate

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 14 Oct 2024 73,915 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake lever stiff to operate

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,521 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres are worn and perished

rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,489 miles

both front tyres are worn only just pass

power steering pump reservoir damp

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,757 miles

High mounted stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High mounted stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,457 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split slightly

front number plate cracked

high level stop light not working

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split slightly

front number plate cracked

high level stop light not working

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,598 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

centre exhaust section rusty

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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V770 JEL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V770 JEL, 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 V770 JEL registered?

V770 JEL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V770 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V770 JEL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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