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H119 WFV

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH119 WFV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 84,792 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 23 May 2008 84,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 May 2007 84,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,750 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)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H119 WFV is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 H119 WFV, 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 35 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H119 WFV is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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