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V774 JFL

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,347 mi
Last recorded113,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 JFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,347 miles

2 out of 6 l.e.d's in-op in centre stop light

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both washers requires attention soon

centre exhaust section has a slight blow and requires attention soon

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear quater pannel slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch/quater pannel slightly damaged and slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,346 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 out of 6 l.e.d's in-op in centre stop light

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both washers requires attention soon

centre exhaust section has a slight blow and requires attention soon

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear quater pannel slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch/quater pannel slightly damaged and slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,822 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake binding slighty

offside rack joint has slight play

service brake performance requires adjustment soon

several l.e.ds in centre stop light inoperative

Fail 17 Dec 2010 100,822 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

several l.e.d'd in-op in centre stop light

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,098 miles

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both rear quarter pannels slightly corroded

coolant level on minimum

oil leak

several L.E.D's out in centre stop light

Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,098 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both rear quarter pannels slightly corroded

coolant level on minimum

oil leak

several L.E.D's out in centre stop light

Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,706 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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V774 JFL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V774 JFL, 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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V774 JFL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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