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F282 DHA

1989 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,660 mi
Last recorded55,660 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 DHA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall is scuffed

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,025 miles

slight play in steering column

slight side to side play at front wheels

vehicle corroding under neith

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,391 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 54,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall is starting to perish

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

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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F282 DHA is a 1989 Rover 216 in Silver 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 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 F282 DHA, 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 F282 DHA registered?

F282 DHA is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F282 DHA safe to buy?

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