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C988 CFG

1985 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,458 mi
Last recorded65,458 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 CFG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,458 miles

(Both inner and outer sills corroding)

Nearside Rear (Tyre cracking and perishing)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,422 miles

Exhaust rear mounts deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2013 65,358 miles

Front tyres inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,294 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres on 3-4 mm.

evidence of fuel on underside of fuel tank,but no fuel physically dripping.

n/s/r door inner arch corroded,but not within a perscribed area.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,503 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,219 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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C988 CFG is a 1985 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C988 CFG, 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 C988 CFG registered?

C988 CFG is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C988 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 CFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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