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V871 DUT

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,493 mi
Last recorded26,493 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 DUT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,345 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,340 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,128 miles

door mirrors damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,147 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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V871 DUT is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V871 DUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V871 DUT registered?

V871 DUT is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V871 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 DUT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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