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D282 RUD

1987 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 RUD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,008 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,288 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 69,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,048 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills at rear.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D282 RUD is a 1987 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 55,703 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 D282 RUD, 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 39 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D282 RUD registered?

D282 RUD is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D282 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D282 RUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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