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G251 DTJ

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 DTJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 145,657 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 145,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear service brake efficiency

Pass 3 Jan 2013 141,957 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play on offside front posssible steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 134,970 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 134,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 131,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 128,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 125,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 120,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 116,981 miles

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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G251 DTJ is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G251 DTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G251 DTJ registered?

G251 DTJ is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G251 DTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 DTJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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