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E505 HTS

1987 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,401 mi
Last recorded32,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 216I55,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 HTS
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake hose feruls corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,392 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake hose feruls corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,374 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 38,369 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,571 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,281 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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E505 HTS is a 1987 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E505 HTS, 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 E505 HTS registered?

E505 HTS is a 1987 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E505 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 HTS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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