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V946 JEL

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 JEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

two child seats in rear

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two child seats in rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,130 miles

LOWER EFFORT ON REAR BRAKES AND LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,628 miles

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 22 Sep 2006 20,628 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 29 Sep 2005 19,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

interior mirror is slightly loose on mounting

offside wiper blade does not clear windscreen properly

Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,032 miles

interior mirror is slightly loose on mounting

offside wiper blade does not clear windscreen properly

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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V946 JEL 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 78.6%.

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 V946 JEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V946 JEL registered?

V946 JEL is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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