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E471 DMO

1987 Rover 216I

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,924 mi
Last recorded54,924 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover 216I55,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE471 DMO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 54,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,318 miles

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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E471 DMO is a 1987 Rover 216I in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E471 DMO, 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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What year was E471 DMO registered?

E471 DMO is a 1987 Rover 216I, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E471 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E471 DMO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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