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G471 SAP

1989 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 SAP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill & wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 88,351 miles

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

both anti roll bars rusty

both rear tyres perished

loose bulb in osr light lense

nsf wiper poor condition

nsr door wont open

nsr wheel binding

osf wheel arch rusty doors and sill also

radiator very poor condition

rear exhaust box rusty

ubable to check brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,533 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

SURFACE RUST ON SILLS

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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G471 SAP is a 1989 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G471 SAP, 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 G471 SAP registered?

G471 SAP is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G471 SAP safe to buy?

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