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R818 FKH

1997 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,694 mi
Last recorded68,694 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 FKH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,834 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish

Fail 11 Sep 2008 64,834 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,395 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,343 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres showing signs of side wall deteriation

Fail 8 Aug 2005 31,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing signs of side wall deteriation

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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R818 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R818 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 R818 FKH registered?

R818 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R818 FKH safe to buy?

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