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S847 FEU

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 FEU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 86,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 71,179 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre unevenly worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,318 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,881 miles

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

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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S847 FEU is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S847 FEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S847 FEU registered?

S847 FEU is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S847 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 FEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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