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V988 ELD

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 ELD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,933 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,975 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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V988 ELD is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V988 ELD, 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 V988 ELD registered?

V988 ELD is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V988 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 ELD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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