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G135 GWO

1989 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 GWO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,099 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorating

rear inner sills rusting

rear radius arm bushes worn

rear shockabsorbers

wiper blades torn

Fail 22 Apr 2008 158,094 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorating

rear inner sills rusting

rear radius arm bushes worn

rear shockabsorbers

wiper blades torn

Pass 2 May 2007 154,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 154,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 154,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear roll-bar mountaing brackets starting to rust

front cross member starting to rust

front subframe has been welded

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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G135 GWO is a 1989 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 G135 GWO, 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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What year was G135 GWO registered?

G135 GWO is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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