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D938 DKV

1987 Rover 216

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,856 mi
Last recorded49,856 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 DKV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,856 miles

Corrosion hole at front off vehicle but not within a prescibed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f inner sill corroded but no holes

exhauxt repaired but secure

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion hole at front off vehicle but not within a prescibed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f inner sill corroded but no holes

exhauxt repaired but secure

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,480 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 40,016 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various areas of vechile under body getting weak

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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D938 DKV is a 1987 Rover 216 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D938 DKV, 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 D938 DKV registered?

D938 DKV is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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