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W994 AJB

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 AJB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,573 miles

Coolant low

Fluid leak

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,573 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Fluid leak

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,750 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,362 miles

exhaust deteriating

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,361 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriating

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,215 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside doormirror taped up

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,214 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside doormirror taped up

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,046 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,946 miles

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

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

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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W994 AJB is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W994 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 W994 AJB registered?

W994 AJB is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W994 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W994 AJB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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