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C591 CYK

1986 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Rover 216I46,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC591 CYK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

filler present many places

nearside front brake pad wearing thin

nearside front tyre 75% worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,087 miles

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

filler on outer sills but told welded underneath

Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

filler on outer sills but told welded underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre 75% worn

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 75% worn

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear of centre exhaust section repaired and blowing slightly

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,143 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear of centre exhaust section repaired and blowing slightly

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,136 miles

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

indicator stalk getting worn

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,833 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,783 miles

both number plates slightly faded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both number plates slightly faded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,826 miles

Oil leak

some slight under body corrosion

two rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,005 miles

N/s head light slightly dim

N/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,904 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 74,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,856 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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C591 CYK is a 1986 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 C591 CYK, 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 40 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C591 CYK is a 1986 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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