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G736 VDV

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 VDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 168,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 163,368 miles

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

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Sep 2010 155,208 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 155,208 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 147,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 139,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 131,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 117,795 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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G736 VDV is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G736 VDV, 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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What year was G736 VDV registered?

G736 VDV is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G736 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G736 VDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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