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B878 PRF

1985 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,314 mi
Last recorded34,314 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Rover 21641,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 PRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,425 miles

n/s o/s jacking points corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,979 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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B878 PRF is a 1985 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 41,897 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 B878 PRF, 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 41 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B878 PRF registered?

B878 PRF is a 1985 Rover 216, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B878 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B878 PRF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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