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V809 GBK

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,340 mi
Last recorded56,340 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 GBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,340 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,263 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 33,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 21,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 10,935 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 10,935 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,416 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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V809 GBK 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 71.4%.

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 V809 GBK, 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 V809 GBK registered?

V809 GBK is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V809 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V809 GBK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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