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W882 AJB

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 AJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,630 miles

Rear both inner sills surface corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear both inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,008 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust front pipe has been sealed with paste

Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust front pipe has been sealed with paste

Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

surface rust to offside outer door sill

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,044 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,431 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,611 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,240 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,957 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread on limits

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,474 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Rear tyres perishing

front brake pads getting low

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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W882 AJB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W882 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.

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What year was W882 AJB registered?

W882 AJB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W882 AJB safe to buy?

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