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V976 HBR

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,418 mi
Last recorded91,418 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 HBR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,418 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 91,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,011 miles

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

bumper damaged on o/s/front

cracks in o/s/rear tyre wall to tread area

heat shield on cat loose

Fail 18 Sep 2008 81,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bumper damaged on o/s/front

cracks in o/s/rear tyre wall to tread area

heat shield on cat loose

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,902 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coolant leak from around thermostat housing

cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2005 52,871 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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V976 HBR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V976 HBR, 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 V976 HBR registered?

V976 HBR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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