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R126 FVA

1997 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FVA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,580 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,704 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,704 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,056 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,056 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 48,456 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

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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R126 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 R126 FVA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 FVA registered?

R126 FVA is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R126 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 FVA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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