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V839 KBO

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 KBO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 141,051 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 141,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 126,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,699 miles

bulb out on rear centre brake lamp

front number plate cracked on corner

nearside front abs ring split also corrossion started on the offside abs ring

Fail 28 Sep 2006 88,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number broken on edge

nearside front abs ring split also offside corrossion started

one bulb out on the centre brake lamp

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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V839 KBO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V839 KBO, 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 V839 KBO registered?

V839 KBO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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