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V913 FCN

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,498 mi
Last recorded152,498 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV913 FCN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 152,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

osr wheel slightly binding

Fail 2 Apr 2010 152,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust hanging slightly low

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2009 137,835 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2008 122,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 122,713 miles

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S+O/S/F

Fail 8 Mar 2007 111,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 111,345 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 102,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 102,839 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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V913 FCN is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red 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 V913 FCN, 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

How do I check the history of V913 FCN?

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What year was V913 FCN registered?

V913 FCN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V913 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V913 FCN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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