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G112 HEG

1989 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 HEG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded leading from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,459 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,683 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 55,121 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrision in various places on underside.

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrision.

n/s/r wheel arch showing signs of corrision.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 54,608 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G112 HEG is a 1989 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G112 HEG, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G112 HEG is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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