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V985 FGR

1999 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,716 mi
Last recorded46,716 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 FGR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,716 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 46,716 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 inch (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,356 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre perished & cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,606 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 31,499 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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V985 FGR is a 1999 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V985 FGR, 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 V985 FGR registered?

V985 FGR is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V985 FGR shows 16 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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