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G317 BWP

1989 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,358 mi
Last recorded41,358 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 BWP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 41,329 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,878 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,878 miles

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

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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G317 BWP is a 1989 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 G317 BWP, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G317 BWP is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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