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V789 JFL

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 JFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,215 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,438 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on INNER EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,438 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,383 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,338 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 63,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,588 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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V789 JFL is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V789 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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What year was V789 JFL registered?

V789 JFL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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