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R85 FCE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,220 mi
Last recorded59,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 FCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 59,202 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,461 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,933 miles

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

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

high level brake light, not all led,s working

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch/sill panel

Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,933 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

high level brake light, not all led,s working

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch/sill panel

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,484 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,484 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,357 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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R85 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R85 FCE, 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 R85 FCE registered?

R85 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R85 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 FCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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