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G65 LCX

1990 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 LCX
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 96,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

due to work required for mot,and due to extent of condition of vehicle in my own opinion the vehicle is beyond economical repair.

extensive welding repairs have been carried out throughout underbody/outer sill/rear inner sills of vehicle

front inner valance cross member corroded(not within 12 inches of load bearing component)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front crossmember has surface rust

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,423 miles

front crossmember has surface rust

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,998 miles

front crossmember has surface rust

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,556 miles

heavy corossion oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2006 95,516 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

frt floor pans corroded

n/s mirrior insecure oil leaks o/s cv gaiter perishing small exh blow

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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G65 LCX is a 1990 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 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 G65 LCX, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G65 LCX registered?

G65 LCX is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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