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V783 DSL

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,213 mi
Last recorded47,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 DSL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,213 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,519 miles

rear registration plate slightly deterioted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp has poor beam pattan

nearside front wiper in poor condition

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,580 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,959 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,038 miles

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,110 miles

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,950 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,064 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,532 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 35,406 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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V783 DSL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V783 DSL, 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 V783 DSL registered?

V783 DSL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V783 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V783 DSL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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