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R93 FCE

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 FCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,356 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,823 miles

1 led out on HLBL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

1 led out on HLBL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in more then one place

damage to n/s/f wing

dampness to o/s/f shock

Fail 28 Jul 2009 80,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON EGDES TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in more then one place

damage to n/s/f wing

dampness to o/s/f shock

nail in o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,250 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,250 miles

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

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

N/S mirror missing

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,484 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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R93 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R93 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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R93 FCE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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