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E92 AKN

1988 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,467 mi
Last recorded32,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE92 AKN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 32,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2026 32,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 31,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 29,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 29,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 28,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,994 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 27,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 27,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,582 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r brake high effort

Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 22,042 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2012 22,042 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,965 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E92 AKN is a 1988 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E92 AKN, 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 E92 AKN registered?

E92 AKN is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 July 1988.

Is E92 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E92 AKN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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