Rover 216I
Registered in 1999.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1999 1.6 petrol. 3 of 11 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | 67% | 2 |
| Body and structure | 33% | 1 |
| Suspension | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 67% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Suspension — 33% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Body and structure — 33% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired