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S770 FVO

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 FVO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,908 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fault on accelerator intermitent

Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise track check slight scrubbing of tyres on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,985 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise track check slight scrubbing of tyres on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 82,333 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inop

nearside front and offside front brake discs have marks on surfaces

nearside rear and offside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,333 miles

1 bulb in high level brake light inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside front and offside front brake discs have marks on surfaces

nearside rear and offside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,877 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear .

Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear .

Pass 28 Feb 2006 75,505 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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S770 FVO is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 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 S770 FVO, 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 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S770 FVO registered?

S770 FVO is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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