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R139 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,332 mi
Last recorded50,332 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,827 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,810 miles

engine oily

park brake lever close to stop

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,971 miles

engine slightly oily

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,709 miles

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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R139 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R139 FVA, 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 R139 FVA registered?

R139 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R139 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 FVA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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