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R122 FVX

1998 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,839 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,602 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,370 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,370 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2007 61,017 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,846 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,846 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R122 FVX is a 1998 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,963 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 R122 FVX, 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 28 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 R122 FVX registered?

R122 FVX is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R122 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 FVX 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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