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E290 FRK

1987 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,173 mi
Last recorded23,173 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 216I55,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 FRK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,411 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 18,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs are pitted

n/s/f cv aitor cracked

n/s/r service and parking brake performance low

o/s/f jacking piont corroded

slight play in steering system

small leak from exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,909 miles

front brakes are worn slightly

o/s/f jacking point corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering system

Fail 23 Nov 2009 17,909 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

front brakes are worn slightly

o/s/f jacking point corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering system

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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E290 FRK is a 1987 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E290 FRK, 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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E290 FRK is a 1987 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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