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G122 HJW

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,291 mi
Last recorded27,291 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 HJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,285 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 27,282 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 27,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 25,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 25,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,540 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2019 24,540 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 22,385 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,748 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,110 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 16,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,821 miles

slight corrosion o/s rear inner sill

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,763 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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G122 HJW is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,413 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 G122 HJW, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G122 HJW registered?

G122 HJW is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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