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R887 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,054 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 75,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 73,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 71,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 71,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,703 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,703 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2007 64,193 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,497 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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R887 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R887 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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R887 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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