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G28 WDX

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,892 mi
Last recorded161,892 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 WDX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,892 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 161,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 161,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 160,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 160,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk at base of b-pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing lower mounts corroded off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 160,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor damage outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 160,131 miles

both sides rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2016 159,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 159,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 158,648 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 158,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 156,130 miles

rear brake performance lower than expected for make/model but even

Fail 4 Aug 2014 156,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills surface corroded

rear brake performance lower than expected for make/model but even

Pass 1 Aug 2012 153,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 152,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 152,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 151,266 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 151,266 miles

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

o/s handbrake low just passed

Pass 17 Jun 2009 150,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 147,712 miles

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

o//s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2007 142,167 miles

both front tyres worn in center poss wrong inflations

both rear susspension arm bushes splitting

play in o/s t.r.e

Pass 12 Jun 2006 133,306 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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G28 WDX is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G28 WDX, 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 G28 WDX registered?

G28 WDX is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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