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V577 FDE

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 FDE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,736 miles

front pads low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,974 miles

high leval stop lamp has one bulb not working

slight play o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s of rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,403 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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V577 FDE is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V577 FDE, 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 V577 FDE registered?

V577 FDE is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V577 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V577 FDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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