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V862 GFV

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 GFV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 61,189 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,426 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,361 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,331 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 35,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 32,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,468 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,446 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 22,171 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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V862 GFV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V862 GFV, 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 V862 GFV registered?

V862 GFV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V862 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 GFV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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