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G865 GTH

1989 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover 216I69,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 GTH
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,514 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight corrsion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,459 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,459 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,652 miles

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

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF O/S & N/S OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PANAL WEDED SEAMS & LOWER EDGES OF BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCH PANALS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,307 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 63,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF O/S & N/S OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PANAL WELDED SEAMS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,959 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF O/S & N/S OUTER SILL TO FLOOR PANAL WELDED SEAMS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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G865 GTH is a 1989 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G865 GTH, 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 G865 GTH registered?

G865 GTH is a 1989 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G865 GTH safe to buy?

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