MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside fog light dim
oil around engine
slight play in nearside steering rack
slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
nearside rack joint has slight play
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R42 FCE, 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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How do I check the history of R42 FCE?
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What year was R42 FCE registered?
R42 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R42 FCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 FCE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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