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E503 FBD

1987 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 FBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear wheel arches are heavily corroded but not affecting the strength of any component mountings

exhaust emmissions only just met their requirements

front constant velocity gaiters very slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,118 miles

Visable corrosion on sills and rear inner wings

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear arches corroding.repair to offside inner rear body poor.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,189 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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E503 FBD is a 1987 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E503 FBD, 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 E503 FBD registered?

E503 FBD is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E503 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 FBD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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