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E315 WKU

1988 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,546 mi
Last recorded39,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE315 WKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,546 miles

both front inner sills corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner sills corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

i can not test vehicle from inside at rear / and fornt

oil leaking o/s/f engine

Fail 20 Jun 2008 34,674 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

oil leaking o/s/f engine

Pass 12 May 2007 28,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 28,972 miles

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

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

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)

front disc worn

front tyres low inner edge

n/s/f strut damp

oil leak

suspension bushes perishing

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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E315 WKU is a 1988 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E315 WKU, 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 E315 WKU registered?

E315 WKU is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E315 WKU safe to buy?

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