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G124 VPM

1990 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

240,538 mi
Last recorded240,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2005
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 VPM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2005 240,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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G124 VPM is a 1990 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G124 VPM, 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 G124 VPM registered?

G124 VPM is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G124 VPM safe to buy?

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