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E220 GGU

1988 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 GGU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,325 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,734 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 59,734 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 56,766 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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E220 GGU is a 1988 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E220 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E220 GGU registered?

E220 GGU is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E220 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E220 GGU 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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