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R409 FWS

1998 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 216I71,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 FWS
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,943 miles

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

h/brake needs adjusting

Fail 15 Nov 2007 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,495 miles

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

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

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

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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R409 FWS is a 1998 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R409 FWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R409 FWS registered?

R409 FWS is a 1998 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R409 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 FWS shows 4 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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