MOT Status
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29,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower underside corrosion
Lower underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Lower underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight play in steering rack joints
underbody corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside front and rear jacking points corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in places front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside front and rear jacking points corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% nearside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brake pads worn
Offside Front jacking point area corroded
Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area near end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front brake pads worn
Offside Front jacking point area corroded
Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
various corrosion on rear archs
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive set up @ .8 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.11% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear o/s/r Tyre perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear o/s/r Tyre perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F176 GKN is a 1989 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F176 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F176 GKN is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1989.
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