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F727 OPA

1989 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,166 mi
Last recorded36,166 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 OPA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,166 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 32,632 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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F727 OPA is a 1989 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,364 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 F727 OPA, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F727 OPA registered?

F727 OPA is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F727 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F727 OPA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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