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G57 DPA

1989 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,359 mi
Last recorded66,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 DPA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,509 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,509 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,247 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,237 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,947 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,456 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,071 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,340 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G57 DPA is a 1989 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G57 DPA, 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 G57 DPA registered?

G57 DPA is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G57 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G57 DPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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