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E730 CYJ

1988 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,402 mi
Last recorded29,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE730 CYJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,402 miles

backing on front n/plate comming away from plate

both rear wheel archs rusting

fuel cover lock not working

handbrake travel

o/s/f indicator cover missing

strong advice hole in n/s/outer door seal front under wing

v-belt noise

Fail 19 Jul 2008 29,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

fuel filler flap will not stay shut

near side door mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,332 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler flap will not stay shut

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,698 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 27,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,996 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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E730 CYJ is a 1988 Rover 216I in Black 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 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E730 CYJ, 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 E730 CYJ registered?

E730 CYJ is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E730 CYJ safe to buy?

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