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F170 NLR

1989 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 NLR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 81,326 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,474 miles

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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F170 NLR is a 1989 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 F170 NLR, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F170 NLR registered?

F170 NLR is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F170 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F170 NLR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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