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G157 LHE

1990 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,050 mi
Last recorded84,050 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 LHE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,050 miles

Both front wipers split

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

Damage to N/S sill

N/S door mirror missing

N/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R light lenes cracked

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight movment in handbrake lever

Stone chip in front screen

Weld repairs to N/S sill

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,050 miles

Both front wipers split

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

Damage to N/S sill

N/S door mirror missing

N/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R light lenes cracked

Slight movment in handbrake lever

Stone chip in front screen

Weld repairs to N/S sill

Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,641 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,990 miles

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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G157 LHE is a 1990 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G157 LHE, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G157 LHE registered?

G157 LHE is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G157 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G157 LHE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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