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E918 PMD

1988 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

68,967 mi
Last recorded68,967 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE918 PMD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,967 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,967 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E918 PMD is a 1988 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E918 PMD, 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 E918 PMD registered?

E918 PMD is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E918 PMD safe to buy?

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