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V865 XOG

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 XOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,244 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion seal rear (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,571 miles

ns washer jet blocked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,216 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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V865 XOG is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V865 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 V865 XOG registered?

V865 XOG is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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