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H134 TAH

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,078 mi
Last recorded74,078 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH134 TAH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,078 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side skirts cover sills not allowing inspection

Undercarriage has been under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine check light on

handbrake lever long travel

outer sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,997 miles

Check engine light on

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, jacking area at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, jacking area at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted to rear sections of sills

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,704 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring sills from full inspection

Pass 17 May 2019 73,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,159 miles

all four tyres age cracking

Fail 11 May 2017 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

all four tyres age cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 70,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 69,147 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,340 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2009 53,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 50,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 45,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,695 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,695 miles

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

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

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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H134 TAH is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H134 TAH, 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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What year was H134 TAH registered?

H134 TAH is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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