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F895 VAF

1988 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,727 mi
Last recorded35,727 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 216I49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 VAF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,727 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

light perishing both front tyres

minor exhaust blow

Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,727 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

light perishing both front tyres

minor exhaust blow

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,391 miles

slight play in steering rack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished caution

some corosion on underside

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,821 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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F895 VAF is a 1988 Rover 216I in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F895 VAF, 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 38 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F895 VAF registered?

F895 VAF is a 1988 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F895 VAF safe to buy?

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