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V96 FNR

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,175 mi
Last recorded44,175 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 FNR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,175 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,924 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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V96 FNR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V96 FNR, 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 V96 FNR registered?

V96 FNR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V96 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 FNR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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