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V899 HFA

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 HFA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2014 77,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,582 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,792 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,792 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,617 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,581 miles

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

Rear numberplate slightly detieriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,021 miles

Air bag light is on (SRS)

Brake fluid looks discoloured may need replacing

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall is cracked

Offside rear tyre outer side wall is cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2008 44,021 miles

Air bag light is on (SRS)

Brake fluid looks discoloured may need replacing

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall is cracked

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre outer side wall is cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,818 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,805 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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V899 HFA is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V899 HFA, 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 V899 HFA registered?

V899 HFA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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