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W817 AJB

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 AJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,196 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,196 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,188 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracking on n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,830 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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W817 AJB 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 W817 AJB, 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 W817 AJB registered?

W817 AJB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W817 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W817 AJB 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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