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D788 OOA

1987 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover 216I55,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 OOA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2007 86,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm. †MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE.

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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D788 OOA is a 1987 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 55,810 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D788 OOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D788 OOA registered?

D788 OOA is a 1987 Rover 216I, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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