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R150 FAF

1998 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 FAF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,871 miles

Front both front tyres have 1 x nail and 1 x nail in main tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,604 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 66,604 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,718 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 38,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear nearside brake binding when rotated by hand.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,213 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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R150 FAF is a 1998 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R150 FAF, 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.

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What year was R150 FAF registered?

R150 FAF is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R150 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 FAF shows 18 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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