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F888 TPC

1989 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,555 mi
Last recorded73,555 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 TPC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,250 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR SILL CLOSEING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR UNDER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,643 miles

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION SILLS & UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,248 miles

Slight play n/s top strut mounting & o/s of steering rack

surface corrosion passenger front floor & sills

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,178 miles

Surface corrosion sills

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,163 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,391 miles

Surface corrosion rear sills

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion n/s rear sill

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,435 miles

SURFACE CORROSION N/S REAR SILL

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,452 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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F888 TPC is a 1989 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F888 TPC, 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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F888 TPC is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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