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E586 YAU

1987 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

403,168 mi
Last recorded403,168 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE586 YAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 403,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 392,670 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 383,390 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

very heavily under sealed in all areas

Pass 5 May 2017 373,913 miles

underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 3 May 2016 364,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 353,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 343,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 331,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 319,071 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 307,568 miles

advise emissions very eratick during test {not stable} even thow result was a pass see seperat data sheet issued

Pass 6 May 2010 295,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 287,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 271,834 miles

advise/.underseal covering all suspnsion and chassie components.

Pass 3 May 2007 260,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion becoming evident on underside off vehicle

Pass 3 May 2006 251,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise?. body is starting to show signs off corrosion on arches around door appatures and under vehicle?.

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2005 241,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 241,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E586 YAU is a 1987 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E586 YAU, 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 E586 YAU registered?

E586 YAU is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E586 YAU safe to buy?

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