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H145 XUV

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,764 mi
Last recorded52,764 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 XUV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion/slight blow from middle/rear exhaust silencer

o/s/r tyre getting low inner edge of tread

rear spoiler insecure/taped up

rear tail gate not latching shut

rev lamp o/s inop

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion of n/s/f inner wheel arch/panel

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,229 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion rear suspension/brake back plates n/s and o/s

perish cracks nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear suspension/brake back plates ect n/s and o/s

slight damaged to n/s/r and o/s/r indicator lenes

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,284 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing/cracking (recommend tyre)

slight weeping of fluid from around o/s off steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2012 46,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing/cracking (recommend tyre)

slight weeping of fluid from around o/s off steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,478 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet rod insecure

front registration plate damaged

front wipers smearing

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing/cracking

offside rear light lense damaged

rear brake pipes coverd with plastic tube unable to check

Fail 5 Dec 2009 44,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,344 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,091 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 44,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both drive belts perrished

Pass 4 May 2007 43,962 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 43,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 15 Apr 2006 42,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 42,225 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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H145 XUV is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H145 XUV, 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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H145 XUV is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 4 September 1990.

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