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V86 FDY

1999 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,264 mi
Last recorded54,264 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 FDY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,264 miles

front bumper damaged

metal rim fitted to nearside front

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged

metal rim fitted to nearside front

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,862 miles

Body corroded around tailgate hinges

N/S mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front washers weak

Front wiper blades smear

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,616 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre not exsposing cords

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,053 miles

Left rear brake performance slightly low

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,497 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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V86 FDY is a 1999 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V86 FDY, 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 V86 FDY registered?

V86 FDY is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V86 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 FDY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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