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F244 LMX

1989 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 LMX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Corosion in drivers side door shut

Oil leak

Passenger side fog lamp loose

Rear brake pipes coroded

Spare tyre defective

corosion on drivers side sill

drivers side rear seat belt buckle slow to retract

steering columb twisted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

due to vehicle condition and work required in my opinion the vehicle is beyond economical repair.

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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F244 LMX is a 1989 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F244 LMX, 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 F244 LMX registered?

F244 LMX is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F244 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F244 LMX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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