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R49 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,409 mi
Last recorded98,409 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,409 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,409 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,650 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 75,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,958 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2006 62,278 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks..RADIATOR in poor condition..front brake pads 3/4/ worn..slight fluxuation from front brakes ...... petrol locking cap/key barrel worn.....

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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R49 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R49 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 R49 FVA registered?

R49 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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