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E320 FWP

1987 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 FWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 136,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 126,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,547 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,501 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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E320 FWP is a 1987 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E320 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E320 FWP registered?

E320 FWP is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E320 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E320 FWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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