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G939 ELV

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG939 ELV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 84,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 47,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,678 miles

rear brake calipors slight leak>???

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,901 miles

rear pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,171 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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G939 ELV is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G939 ELV, 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 G939 ELV registered?

G939 ELV is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G939 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G939 ELV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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