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V978 FCN

1999 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,892 mi
Last recorded107,892 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 FCN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,981 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 88,512 miles

Gearbox is leaking oil.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint boot is split.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Top radiator hose feels very soft and weak.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,512 miles

Gearbox is leaking oil.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint boot is split.

Top radiator hose feels very soft and weak.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,120 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 79,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 67,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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V978 FCN is a 1999 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V978 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.

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What year was V978 FCN registered?

V978 FCN is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V978 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 FCN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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