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B861 GFW

1985 Rover 216I

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 GFW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 90,394 miles

Front Brake Disc's pitted on Inner edge

N/S/F Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,394 miles

Front Brake Disc's pitted on Inner edge

N/S/F Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,347 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 90,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 89,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,394 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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B861 GFW is a 1985 Rover 216I in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B861 GFW, 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 B861 GFW registered?

B861 GFW is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 July 1985.

Is B861 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B861 GFW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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