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V91 FKW

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 FKW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 96,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 96,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,312 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2016 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 88,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,811 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 84,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,885 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 82,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,488 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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V91 FKW is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V91 FKW, 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 V91 FKW registered?

V91 FKW is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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