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R216 FNH

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 FNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 125,838 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 119,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 110,226 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 100,239 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cat convertor heat shield broken

Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,097 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

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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R216 FNH is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R216 FNH, 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 R216 FNH registered?

R216 FNH is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R216 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 FNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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