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R935 FJE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 FJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,428 miles

n/s/r light unit glass broken

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,301 miles

gearbox noisey

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear lamp lense repaired

Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear lamp lens is crackrd

n/s side door is damagrd

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,725 miles

n/s rear lamp lens is crackrd

n/s side door is damagrd

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side front antiroll bar link bushes perished

one bulb in high leval barke light not working

passenger door mirrior caseing damaged

slight gearbox oil leak from swithc at rear of gearbox

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,899 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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R935 FJE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R935 FJE, 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 R935 FJE registered?

R935 FJE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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