Rover 216 SE Efi (1989)
1989 Rover 216 SE Efi
CarHunch is tracking 6,324 1989 Rover 216 SE Efi vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Rover 216 SE EFI has a 0% first-time pass rate across 6,324 vehicles analysed — dramatically worse than the UK average of 80% — which means every single example tested failed its MOT. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures sit at zero per vehicle, suggesting the data itself may be incomplete or corrupted rather than reflecting genuine reliability.
Given that mileage data is absent and these cars are now 35 years old, it's impossible to draw meaningful conclusions about their actual condition from these figures. If you're considering one, treat any MOT history with extreme caution and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist — the statistics here simply don't tell you what you need to know.
We have 6,324 1989 Rover 216 SE Efi 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 1989 Rover 216 SE Efi
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 SE Efi
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 6,323 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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