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E120 DDV

1988 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 DDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,663 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 67,624 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S outter body sill getting rusty at rear end

N/S outter drive shaft cv boot slight grease leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S outter drive shaft cv boot perished

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S outter body sill getting rusty at rear end

N/S outter drive shaft cv boot slight grease leak

O/S outter drive shaft cv boot perished

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

Oil leak

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,960 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,197 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 56,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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E120 DDV is a 1988 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 63,718 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 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E120 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 38 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E120 DDV registered?

E120 DDV is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E120 DDV safe to buy?

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