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P218 FCF

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 FCF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,415 miles

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

tyres getting low all round

very slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 80,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 75,250 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 75,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 70,623 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P218 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 FCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 FCF registered?

P218 FCF is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P218 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 FCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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