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R975 FKH

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 FKH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,298 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,344 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode/rust

Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,306 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 45,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,724 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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R975 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R975 FKH, 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 R975 FKH registered?

R975 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R975 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 FKH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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