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P183 FCF

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,670 mi
Last recorded144,670 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 FCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 144,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 135,459 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 135,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 125,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 124,436 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 124,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 114,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 103,934 miles

corrsion froming on exhaust

poor beam pattern from headlamp o/s

wipers in poor condition

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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P183 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P183 FCF, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P183 FCF registered?

P183 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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