MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside outer sill rusted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G995 SBW is a 1989 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G995 SBW, 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 G995 SBW registered?
G995 SBW is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 2 November 1989.
Is G995 SBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G995 SBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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