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V986 HNK

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 HNK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 64,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear brake effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 64,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear brake effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,651 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,648 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,267 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 55,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 55,319 miles

surface cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 52,912 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2009 50,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 48,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,578 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 43,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 40,721 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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V986 HNK is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V986 HNK, 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 V986 HNK registered?

V986 HNK is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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