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D834 XGW

1986 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,187 mi
Last recorded121,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Rover 216I46,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 XGW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2008 121,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

all jacking points are corroded

floors are corroded

inner sills are corroded

off side front door is corroded

outer sills are corroded

outer sills are corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 110,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 110,440 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Floors are corroded.

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

Inner sills are corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,222 miles

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

Rear jacking points are corroded. †

vehicle underbody is getting corroded in areas.

Fail 23 May 2006 98,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear jacking points are corroded. †

Sills are corroded. †

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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D834 XGW is a 1986 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D834 XGW, 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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What year was D834 XGW registered?

D834 XGW is a 1986 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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