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R286 FFU

1998 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 FFU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,150 miles

advise offside rear numberplate light flickering at time of test ( owner is advised to replace bulb )

advise panel damage to lower doors to nearside of car at time of test

advise slight blow to forward exhaust section at time of test ( owner is advised on location of blow )

advise slight wear to inner edges of nearside front tyre at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,723 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 70,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,422 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 66,420 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,078 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side mirror cracked

rear centre belt missing

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2005 61,078 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side mirror cracked

rear centre belt missing

slight wear in steering rack

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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R286 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,303 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 R286 FFU, 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 28 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R286 FFU registered?

R286 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R286 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 FFU 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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