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E579 EHO

1987 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,252 mi
Last recorded47,252 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 EHO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,252 miles

as issued with vt/30

Fail 30 Sep 2006 47,117 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Sep 2005 39,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate is becoming faded in parts and may soon require replacement

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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E579 EHO is a 1987 Rover 216 in Silver 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 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 E579 EHO, 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 E579 EHO registered?

E579 EHO is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E579 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E579 EHO 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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