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G139 ALR

1990 Rover 216

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,403 mi
Last recorded199,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 ALR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 199,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s rear wheel arch and sill end slightly corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Mar 2009 199,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s rear wheel arch and sill end slightly corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2008 192,441 miles

both front anti-roll bar links, both rear centre trailing arm bushes, nearside front strut damp

offside front wing, rear numberplate loose, front numberplate minor damage, offside rear wheelarch

rear exhaust section slight blow

Pass 26 Mar 2007 183,375 miles

as b efore

Fail 22 Mar 2007 183,375 miles

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

both rear centre trailing arm bushes

unable to fully inspect brake linings

water in offside rear foglight

Pass 15 Mar 2006 174,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G139 ALR is a 1990 Rover 216 in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G139 ALR, 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 G139 ALR registered?

G139 ALR is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G139 ALR safe to buy?

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