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P210 FCF

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,036 mi
Last recorded63,036 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 FCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,141 miles

There is some rear impact damage to the body behind the bumper but nothing is split or corroded or deformed such that it would affect suspension, steering or brakinmg

Pass 1 May 2008 41,052 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,052 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 36,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,347 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 30,347 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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P210 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green 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 P210 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 P210 FCF registered?

P210 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P210 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 FCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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