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V952 FRJ

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 FRJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,217 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked.

Front bumper damaged.

N/s/f wing damaged.

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

Rear bumper damagaed.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,217 miles

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

Both rear tyres age cracked.

Front bumper damaged.

N/s/f wing damaged.

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

Rear bumper damagaed.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,830 miles

(strong advise) o/s/f ball joint slight movement

back box corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,371 miles

(strong advise) both front tyres worn to 1.8 mm and bald on both edges o/s also cracked

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

both bumpers damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,371 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

(strong advise) both front tyres worn to 1.8 mm and bald on both edges o/s also cracked

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

both bumpers damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,632 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2009 43,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,924 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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V952 FRJ is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V952 FRJ, 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 V952 FRJ registered?

V952 FRJ is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V952 FRJ safe to buy?

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