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V878 GAN

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 GAN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1) N/S/F and O/S/F Driveshaft gaiters cracked and deteriorating.

2) O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

3) N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,456 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,029 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,655 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

off side rear tyre 2mm

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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V878 GAN is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V878 GAN, 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 V878 GAN registered?

V878 GAN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V878 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 GAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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