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F844 WRU

1989 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 WRU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,729 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,848 miles

hard to check under car all covered in oil.brakes/suspension/steering.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 58,848 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

hard to check under car all covered in oil.brakes/suspension/steering.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,820 miles

front n/s brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2005 55,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 55,843 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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F844 WRU is a 1989 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F844 WRU, 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 F844 WRU registered?

F844 WRU is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F844 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F844 WRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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