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E458 MPR

1987 Rover 216

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE458 MPR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2006 74,219 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r wing has corrosion but not effective vehicle structure.

slight play in n/s/r steerinf arm but not excessive.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 70,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 69,959 miles

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

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

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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E458 MPR is a 1987 Rover 216 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E458 MPR, 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 E458 MPR registered?

E458 MPR is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E458 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E458 MPR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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