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F717 JGU

1988 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,526 mi
Last recorded43,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 JGU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate could be better

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,105 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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F717 JGU is a 1988 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F717 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F717 JGU registered?

F717 JGU is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F717 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 JGU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F717 JGU have outstanding finance?

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