Rover 216 S (1987)
1987 Rover 216 S
CarHunch is tracking 10,591 1987 Rover 216 S vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**This 1987 Rover 216 S has effectively disappeared from the MOT testing system — despite 10,591 vehicles in our dataset, not a single one achieved a first-time pass, and zero dangerous defects were recorded because these cars are no longer undergoing routine testing.** The zero pass rate and zero failures don't indicate reliability problems; they indicate that this 37-year-old model has simply aged out of active use on UK roads.
**You won't find one of these on the market in testable condition, and if you did, it would require a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist rather than reliance on MOT history.** Any 216 S still running today is a survivor and will need sympathetic maintenance from someone who understands Rovers of that era.
We have 10,591 1987 Rover 216 S vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Rover 216 S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 216 S
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 10,590 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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