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V908 UVV

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 UVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 102,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 96,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2008 83,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,294 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 57,355 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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V908 UVV is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V908 UVV, 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 V908 UVV registered?

V908 UVV is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V908 UVV safe to buy?

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