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R422 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,584 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear of sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear of sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,800 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

inner set of front brake pads close to wear limit.

light misting of oil on offside front shock absorber.

offside cv boot perishing.

offside front tyre wearing out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern advise replacement soon.

offside lower engine mount bush bonding deteriorating.

spare fitted to nearside front.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,800 miles

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated.

inner set of front brake pads close to wear limit.

light misting of oil on offside front shock absorber.

offside cv boot perishing.

offside front tyre wearing out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern advise replacement soon.

offside lower engine mount bush bonding deteriorating.

spare fitted to nearside front.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,931 miles

nearside cv boot perishing.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,931 miles

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

nearside cv boot perishing.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 42,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,063 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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R422 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R422 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 R422 FVA registered?

R422 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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