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G523 DDF

1990 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,974 mi
Last recorded98,974 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 DDF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 90,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 90,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,694 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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G523 DDF is a 1990 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G523 DDF, 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 G523 DDF registered?

G523 DDF is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G523 DDF safe to buy?

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