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R645 FFR

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,556 mi
Last recorded88,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 FFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,556 miles

Front wipers split but not smearing screen

o/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,079 miles

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,734 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,150 miles

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

slight play in steering rack(offside)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,161 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,195 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,602 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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R645 FFR is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R645 FFR, 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 R645 FFR registered?

R645 FFR is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R645 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 FFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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