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E219 HDL

1987 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 HDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,458 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 55,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,747 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 37,486 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2010 37,486 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2009 36,950 miles

number plates need to be changed in neer future

Pass 20 Dec 2008 36,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear number plates need to be replaced

Fail 20 Dec 2008 36,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front and rear number plates need to be replaced

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,668 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,346 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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E219 HDL is a 1987 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E219 HDL, 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 E219 HDL registered?

E219 HDL is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E219 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E219 HDL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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