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E525 DOD

1988 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 DOD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front floor rusting both outer sills corroded

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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E525 DOD is a 1988 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E525 DOD, 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 E525 DOD registered?

E525 DOD is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E525 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E525 DOD shows 2 tests 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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