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G588 FVV

1989 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 FVV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,677 miles

n/s/r wheel arch rusted & holed not structual

Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,666 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusted & holed not structual

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 107,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s side sill at rear end getting weak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,795 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 104,627 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,192 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 103,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 101,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rust to offside / nearside inner sills

wear to offside front shock {rough noise)

werar to nearside shock (rough noise)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 96,141 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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G588 FVV is a 1989 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G588 FVV, 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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G588 FVV is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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