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E24 SOC

1987 Rover 216

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,488 mi
Last recorded49,488 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 SOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,469 miles

nearside rear light has water ingress

offside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,464 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light has water ingress

offside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,998 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,829 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,263 miles

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

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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E24 SOC is a 1987 Rover 216 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E24 SOC, 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 E24 SOC registered?

E24 SOC is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 7 September 1987.

Is E24 SOC safe to buy?

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