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V862 XOG

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,646 mi
Last recorded51,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 XOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 51,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheels corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheels corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,654 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,363 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,258 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,258 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,856 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 XOG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V862 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

V862 XOG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V862 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 XOG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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