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V993 FJB

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,289 mi
Last recorded62,289 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 FJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 62,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 62,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,302 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 61,299 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 60,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber unhooked

Fail 10 May 2016 59,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber unhooked

Pass 15 May 2015 58,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 56,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2013 54,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 52,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 4 May 2011 50,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,874 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 36,008 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near-side front tyre, sidewall perished

Pass 8 May 2007 36,008 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near-side front tyre, sidewall perished

Pass 17 May 2006 32,937 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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V993 FJB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V993 FJB, 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 V993 FJB registered?

V993 FJB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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