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G295 GOP

1990 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 GOP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 124,803 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 119,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 119,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 107,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 100,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 93,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 90,611 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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G295 GOP is a 1990 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G295 GOP, 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 G295 GOP registered?

G295 GOP is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G295 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G295 GOP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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