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G67 MGP

1989 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,437 mi
Last recorded126,437 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG67 MGP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,437 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 126,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 121,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 118,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 118,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 115,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

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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G67 MGP is a 1989 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G67 MGP, 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 G67 MGP registered?

G67 MGP is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G67 MGP safe to buy?

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