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R969 FGE

1997 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 FGE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,491 miles

nearside headlight unit top bracket broken but not affecting beam pattern

rear engine mount bush slight movement

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,707 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

high level brake light not working ?

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,280 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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R969 FGE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R969 FGE, 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 R969 FGE registered?

R969 FGE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R969 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 FGE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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