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R475 FNV

1998 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21664,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 FNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,781 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,635 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

o/s/f inner rack ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,215 miles

Oil leak

both front and n/s/r tyres on inner edges on 2mm

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 23 Jul 2009 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,183 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R475 FNV is a 1998 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R475 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R475 FNV registered?

R475 FNV is a 1998 Rover 216, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R475 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 FNV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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