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R994 FKH

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 FKH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2009 104,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 104,282 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 92,776 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 25 Oct 2008 92,776 miles

SRS light on

Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,021 miles

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

PAS reservoir at minimum

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from oil filter area

srs lamp on

Fail 17 Oct 2007 78,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

PAS reservoir at minimum

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from oil filter area

srs lamp on

Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 60,776 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,776 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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R994 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver 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 R994 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R994 FKH registered?

R994 FKH is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R994 FKH safe to buy?

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