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G975 GMS

1989 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 GMS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2008 105,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,103 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 84,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G975 GMS is a 1989 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 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 G975 GMS, 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 G975 GMS registered?

G975 GMS is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G975 GMS safe to buy?

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