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E98 XCC

1987 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,417 mi
Last recorded56,417 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover 21655,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 XCC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,417 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to pull out

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,432 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,648 miles

o/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,032 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,032 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,796 miles

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

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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E98 XCC is a 1987 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E98 XCC, 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 E98 XCC registered?

E98 XCC is a 1987 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E98 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E98 XCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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