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E48 OMF

1988 Rover 216I

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 OMF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E48 OMF is a 1988 Rover 216I in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 E48 OMF, 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 38 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E48 OMF registered?

E48 OMF is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E48 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 OMF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E48 OMF have outstanding finance?

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