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G959 JTG

1990 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 JTG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,878 miles

front brake disc's are worn

n/s + o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front outer cv gaitor starting to leak grease

play in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2008 104,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake disc's are worn

n/s + o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front outer cv gaitor starting to leak grease

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,112 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

nearside washer jet is partially blocked

slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 20 Mar 2007 102,112 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

nearside washer jet is partially blocked

slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,782 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING WITH AGE ADVISE REPLACING

SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

Fail 20 Mar 2006 98,782 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING

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

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING WITH AGE ADVISE REPLACING

SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

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 JTG is a 1990 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JTG, 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 G959 JTG registered?

G959 JTG is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G959 JTG safe to buy?

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