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G257 LRN

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 LRN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 144,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s mirror missing

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2006 144,105 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror missing

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edge,just within limit

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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G257 LRN is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G257 LRN, 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 G257 LRN registered?

G257 LRN is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G257 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 LRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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