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V795 GAU

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,159 mi
Last recorded44,159 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV795 GAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,159 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre also perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,286 miles

rear bumper damaged nearside

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,256 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are becoming perished.

front suspension components are becoming corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,408 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,394 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,560 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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V795 GAU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V795 GAU, 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 V795 GAU registered?

V795 GAU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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