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V87 NGX

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 NGX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,907 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 39,241 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 39,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 37,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 37,282 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 28,542 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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V87 NGX is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V87 NGX, 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 V87 NGX registered?

V87 NGX is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V87 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V87 NGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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