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F535 AUJ

1988 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,130 mi
Last recorded123,130 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 AUJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2005 123,130 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

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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F535 AUJ is a 1988 Rover 216I in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 F535 AUJ, 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 F535 AUJ registered?

F535 AUJ is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F535 AUJ safe to buy?

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