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V812 GFR

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 GFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 92,046 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and worn (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated very bad (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn and worn (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive to high content (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive to high not good (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,502 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake imbalance 28%

leak at power steering

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,502 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake imbalance 28%

leak at power steering

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,012 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2014 81,600 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f cv gater clip broken

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,891 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

small cut n.s.r seat belt

wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,273 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,907 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,032 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,654 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,313 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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V812 GFR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V812 GFR, 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 V812 GFR registered?

V812 GFR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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