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G630 AJN

1990 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,983 mi
Last recorded138,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG630 AJN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 138,983 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 137,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 137,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 134,621 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,621 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 131,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear footbrake effort low

Fail 16 Jul 2014 131,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear footbrake effort low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 124,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 121,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,386 miles

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

n/s h/brake effort low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 117,543 miles

front heatshield loose

h/b lever high

o/s/r footbrake low

Pass 9 Jul 2009 113,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 109,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 105,034 miles

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

front no.plate req.soon

o/s/r hand & foot brake lower effort than n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,875 miles

dipstick broken(unable to check oil level)

handbrake lever high

o/s/f pads worn low

oil leak from sump area

wiper blades req.soon

Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dipstick broken(unable to check oil level)

handbrake lever high

o/s/f pads worn low

oil leak from sump area

wiper blades req.soon

Pass 18 Jul 2005 95,606 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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G630 AJN is a 1990 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G630 AJN, 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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G630 AJN is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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