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R809 FKH

1997 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,605 mi
Last recorded59,605 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 FKH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,168 miles

Spare tyre defective

naerside door mirror missing

offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,164 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)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

naerside door mirror missing

offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,741 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches starting to corode

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,741 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches starting to corode

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2012 54,821 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,112 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,112 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,152 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,702 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,700 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,795 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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R809 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R809 FKH, 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 R809 FKH registered?

R809 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R809 FKH safe to buy?

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