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F609 SMF

1988 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 SMF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,898 miles

front washer slightly misalined

offside front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2008 85,898 miles

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

front washer slightly misalined

offside front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,993 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,011 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 83,011 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

slight play on n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack joint

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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F609 SMF is a 1988 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 63,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F609 SMF, 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 38 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F609 SMF?

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What year was F609 SMF registered?

F609 SMF is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F609 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F609 SMF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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