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V926 EAU

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,147 mi
Last recorded33,147 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 EAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,147 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

exhaust back box corroded and thin

n/s outer cv boot cracked

oil on engine componants and o/s lower suspension arm

play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front tyres under inflated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front tyres under inflated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,105 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight leak from power steering

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both auxillary drive belts perishing

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,593 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

n/s/r tyre side walls slightly damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

n/s/r tyre side walls slightly damaged

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,166 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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V926 EAU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V926 EAU, 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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V926 EAU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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