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V958 AFC

1999 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 AFC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Some bulbs not working in high level brake light

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,155 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Exhaust centre corroded

Rear nearside tyre outer side wall badly perished

Rear offside tyre worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,855 miles

front number plate is cracked

rear nearside tyre is perished

engine idle speed

front nearside tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,855 miles

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

engine idle speed

front nearside tyre is wearing on the inside edge

front number plate is cracked

rear nearside tyre is perished

Pass 20 Jan 2005 53,306 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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V958 AFC is a 1999 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V958 AFC, 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

How do I check the history of V958 AFC?

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What year was V958 AFC registered?

V958 AFC is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V958 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V958 AFC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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