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G959 ADD

1989 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 ADD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 47,657 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 45,921 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,921 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2006 44,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake only just up to standard

needs new radiator

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,775 miles

handbrake only just up to standard

needs new radiator

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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G959 ADD is a 1989 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G959 ADD, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G959 ADD registered?

G959 ADD is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G959 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G959 ADD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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