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V829 OAL

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 OAL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre mishaped

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,812 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 53,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,426 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 49,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V829 OAL 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 V829 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V829 OAL registered?

V829 OAL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V829 OAL 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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