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R421 FCL

1998 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 FCL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,012 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,568 miles

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,377 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 72,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both fron tyre wearing on inner edges

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

brake fluid resevouir low

high level brakelight/reflector not working

Fail 23 May 2011 70,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 67,975 miles

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

outer sills tatty

Pass 2 May 2009 61,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 44,611 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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R421 FCL is a 1998 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R421 FCL, 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.

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What year was R421 FCL registered?

R421 FCL is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R421 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 FCL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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