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F249 EMW

1989 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,679 mi
Last recorded82,679 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 EMW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,679 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,273 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 81,273 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/f strut insert

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,288 miles

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

front roll bar bushes perished

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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F249 EMW is a 1989 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,364 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 F249 EMW, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F249 EMW registered?

F249 EMW is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F249 EMW safe to buy?

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