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V931 HVC

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 HVC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,162 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,055 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,115 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 86,994 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,204 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,436 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,101 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 71,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V931 HVC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V931 HVC, 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 V931 HVC registered?

V931 HVC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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