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G546 UWV

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 UWV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 122,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear slight brake binding,rear trailing arm bushes wearing,f/number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2009 120,820 miles

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

brake pipes corroded\suspension components corroded\repairs in sills corroding\general vehicle condition poor

slight play in front suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

brake pipes corroded\suspension components corroded\repairs in sills corroding\general vehicle condition poor

Pass 15 Dec 2008 118,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges,

Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,561 miles

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

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

both front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2007 114,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2006 111,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 111,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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G546 UWV is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G546 UWV, 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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G546 UWV is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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