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E264 GVL

1988 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,608 mi
Last recorded23,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 GVL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,608 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on sills.Corrosion on floor pan.

Exhaust temporary repair

NSR tyre worn low.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,602 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,965 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,965 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 23,587 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,552 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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E264 GVL is a 1988 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 E264 GVL, 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 38 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E264 GVL registered?

E264 GVL is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E264 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E264 GVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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