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R401 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,136 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small damage to near side outer sill

small damage to near side rear light lens

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small damage to near side outer sill

small damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,962 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split /still cleaning screen

near side front outer sill rusting

near side front tyre worn on both edges tread 3to4mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread 3to4mm

Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split /still cleaning screen

near side front outer sill rusting

near side front tyre worn on both edges tread 3to4mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread 3to4mm

Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,859 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

srs light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,604 miles

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

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

small damage to nearside rear light lens

srs light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,754 miles

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

S.R.S. light is on.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,700 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

S.R.S light is staying on.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper blade edge missing.

Wiper blade split but still ceaning sceen N/S/F

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R401 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R401 FVA, 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 R401 FVA registered?

R401 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R401 FVA safe to buy?

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