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V875 JPU

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,937 mi
Last recorded66,937 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 JPU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,937 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

slight play rackends

Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,934 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

slight play rackends

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,086 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges [Wheel alignment may be required]

Front brake pads wearing low

Ns headlamp wobbles may require attension

Os front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,084 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on edges [Wheel alignment may be required]

Front pads have worn low [brakes require checking]

Ns headlamp wobbles may require attension

Os front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 26 Oct 2013 60,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges 185 55 15 V

both rear wheel arches corroded

nail in off side front tyre

oil leak

rear springs corroded

tested when wet

Pass 6 Oct 2012 55,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 6 Oct 2012 55,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,819 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,137 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,779 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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V875 JPU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V875 JPU, 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 V875 JPU registered?

V875 JPU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V875 JPU safe to buy?

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