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R991 FVE

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,863 mi
Last recorded130,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 FVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 130,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 103,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 74,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 74,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R991 FVE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R991 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R991 FVE registered?

R991 FVE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R991 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 FVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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