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E437 FPA

1987 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,302 mi
Last recorded57,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 FPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,302 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 57,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 56,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 56,122 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front mud flaps insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 20 May 2019 54,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt catch couling missing

Pass 18 May 2018 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 53,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 51,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 51,654 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 48,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt buckle casing broke

Fail 25 May 2016 48,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt buckle casing broke

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,913 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 26,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,077 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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E437 FPA is a 1987 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E437 FPA, 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 E437 FPA registered?

E437 FPA is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E437 FPA safe to buy?

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