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F176 GKN

1989 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,914 mi
Last recorded29,914 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 GKN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 29,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,876 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 29,875 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 29,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 29,619 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,011 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,665 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 28,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various corrosion on rear archs

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,875 miles

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 27,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 25,618 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 25,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,319 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r Tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 23,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,247 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 16,784 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,784 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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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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