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V934 GTE

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV934 GTE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 83,596 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,537 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 66,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,754 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,662 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

radiator in poor condition bottom corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,880 miles

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2007 49,880 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)

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

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,751 miles

both front outer cv boot cracking

bumper insecure

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre cracking

rear washer pump broken

Fail 16 Dec 2005 38,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boot cracking

bumper insecure

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre cracking

rear washer pump broken

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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V934 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V934 GTE, 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 V934 GTE registered?

V934 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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