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F885 BEA

1988 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,002 mi
Last recorded72,002 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 21663,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 BEA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm and cracked

rear outer wheel arches corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion both main brake pipes

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes

surface corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,381 miles

corossion to o/s and n/s floor to sills

exhaust system poor condition

slight play n/s/f bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corossion to o/s and n/s floor to sills

exhaust system poor condition

slight play n/s/f bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2005 65,282 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 65,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F885 BEA is a 1988 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F885 BEA, 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

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What year was F885 BEA registered?

F885 BEA is a 1988 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F885 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 BEA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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