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G744 EAR

1990 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 EAR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,922 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,409 miles

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,517 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,542 miles

Braking system leaking brake valve under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,651 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,486 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,485 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 68,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,485 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,484 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007
Pass 25 May 2006 57,032 miles

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

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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G744 EAR is a 1990 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G744 EAR, 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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G744 EAR is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G744 EAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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