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F404 OAB

1988 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 OAB
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake check & handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2007 37,629 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 147,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 32,976 miles

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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F404 OAB is a 1988 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F404 OAB, 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 F404 OAB registered?

F404 OAB is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F404 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F404 OAB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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