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F746 DUE

1989 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 DUE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 116,008 miles

o/s rear tyre outer wall cut but cords not exposed

Fail 3 Oct 2007 116,004 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre outer wall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 5 Oct 2006 113,686 miles

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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F746 DUE is a 1989 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 F746 DUE, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F746 DUE registered?

F746 DUE is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F746 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F746 DUE shows 3 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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