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R360 FVE

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 FVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,478 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,105 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

temperature gauge not working

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,667 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

baffles collapsed in the rear exhaust box

rear washer jet not working

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,667 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

baffles collapsed in the rear exhaust box

rear washer jet not working

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,508 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,750 miles

low footbrake reading at nearside rear

low handbrake reading at offside

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,237 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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R360 FVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R360 FVE, 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 R360 FVE registered?

R360 FVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R360 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 FVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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