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B70 DGT

1985 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,022 mi
Last recorded32,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB70 DGT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 31,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,119 miles

Oil leak

o/s lower inner sill to floor corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,716 miles

damage to floor jacking point just outside 30 cm off suspension mounting

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,763 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,687 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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B70 DGT is a 1985 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,910 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 B70 DGT, 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 41 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B70 DGT registered?

B70 DGT is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B70 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B70 DGT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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