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V991 EGF

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,847 mi
Last recorded70,847 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 EGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,847 miles

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

Oil leak

both number plate lights very dimm

front number plate cracked

o/s/r/ tail light has water inside

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,574 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r axle bush detereorated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r axle bush detereorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rack boot leaking slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rack boot leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center high level stop lamp has part not working

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center high level stop lamp has part not working

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,327 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,614 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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V991 EGF is a 1999 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V991 EGF, 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 V991 EGF registered?

V991 EGF is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V991 EGF safe to buy?

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