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D857 TWC

1987 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,602 mi
Last recorded49,602 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 216I55,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD857 TWC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,602 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,590 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 40,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,951 miles

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 28 Jan 2009 39,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,090 miles

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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D857 TWC is a 1987 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D857 TWC, 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.

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What year was D857 TWC registered?

D857 TWC is a 1987 Rover 216I, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D857 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D857 TWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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