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E228 SHA

1988 Rover Unknown

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

477,793 mi
Last recorded477,793 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 SHA
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2016 477,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion cab steps (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cab floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

no seat belts fitted

steering very stiff when turned from the road wheel

tyres cracking

wipers deteriorated

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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E228 SHA is a 1988 Rover Unknown in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E228 SHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was E228 SHA registered?

E228 SHA is a 1988 Rover Unknown, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E228 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 SHA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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