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B590 VVU

1985 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,434 mi
Last recorded215,434 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB590 VVU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 215,434 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 18,133 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 16,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust repaired

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 May 2013 16,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust repaired

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 May 2012 15,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust repaired

slight body corrosion

surface corrosion suspension

Fail 22 May 2012 15,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust repaired

slight body corrosion

surface corrosion suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,050 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 14,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,482 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise floors to sills corroding but not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 May 2007 13,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 13,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 12,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B590 VVU is a 1985 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,910 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 B590 VVU, 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 41 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B590 VVU registered?

B590 VVU is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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