MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 element not functioning in the high level brake lamp
Nearside sill has been previously repaired and is begining to show corrosion
Parking brake efficiency at time of test only reached 16%
Registration lamps of obviously differing intensity
Water leak from rear of engine
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1 element is out on the high level brake light.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration lamps are of different brightnesses.
water leak from pipe on the back of the engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak on tramission
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
oil leak on tramission
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
power steering oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
power steering oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
gearbox oil leak
offside steering rack end ball joint has slight play
power steering oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
gearbox oil leak
offside steering rack end ball joint has slight play
power steering oil leak
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/door mirrow incoure
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight cut in o/s rear tyre
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight cut in o//r tyre tread
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V951 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 V951 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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V951 GTE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 December 1999.
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