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V85 NMA

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 NMA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,386 miles

Oil leak

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

engine noisy ?? rumble ect

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,848 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,918 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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V85 NMA is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V85 NMA, 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 V85 NMA registered?

V85 NMA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V85 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 NMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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