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E602 ELW

1987 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE602 ELW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both door mirror glasses retained by tape

both front headlights loose at bottom mountings

both front wings corroded and loose at sill fixings

both outer sill panels are corroding in various places

both rear inner sill panels in poor condition

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

damage to passenger side of front screen noted

offside front interior door handle does not return to closed position

Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 51,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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E602 ELW is a 1987 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E602 ELW, 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 E602 ELW registered?

E602 ELW is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E602 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E602 ELW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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