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G137 ALT

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,319 mi
Last recorded133,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 ALT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,319 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 133,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 121,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 121,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 113,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 113,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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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G137 ALT is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G137 ALT, 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 G137 ALT registered?

G137 ALT is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G137 ALT safe to buy?

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