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E474 BUD

1988 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 BUD
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area near brake pipe mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,927 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s outer c.v gaiter clip slightly worn

slight side movement in handbrake pivot area

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,701 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,145 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight exhaust blow on front exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight exhaust blow on front exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,846 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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E474 BUD is a 1988 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E474 BUD, 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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E474 BUD is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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