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R424 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 90,498 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front sub frame ans suspension rusted

Fail 11 Dec 2008 89,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front sub frame ans suspension rusted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,491 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Dec 2007 87,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,846 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 80,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R424 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R424 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 R424 FVA registered?

R424 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R424 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 FVA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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