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R365 FFU

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,891 mi
Last recorded54,891 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 FFU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,995 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 52,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,869 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,525 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,470 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,470 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,553 miles

O/S/R indicator has poor colour.

All 4 tyres perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R365 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R365 FFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R365 FFU registered?

R365 FFU is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R365 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 FFU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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