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V799 POA

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 POA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,577 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 61,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

radiator fan not working.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,046 miles

front wipers split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,422 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffles.

rear tyres cracked,recommend replacement.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,065 miles

o/s/r tyre is cut,cords not visible.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,685 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake requires adjustment.

rear tyres outer sidewalls are cracked.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

high level brake light bulb not working

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,689 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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V799 POA is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V799 POA, 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 V799 POA registered?

V799 POA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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