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V953 GPO

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GPO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,213 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level on minimum

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 78,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 65,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,278 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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V953 GPO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V953 GPO, 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 V953 GPO registered?

V953 GPO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V953 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V953 GPO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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