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G383 PWV

1989 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 PWV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,547 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 46,547 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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G383 PWV is a 1989 Rover 216I in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,364 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G383 PWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G383 PWV registered?

G383 PWV is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G383 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G383 PWV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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