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H147 VGF

1990 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 VGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

inside rear view mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,087 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,875 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 84,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,145 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 84,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,577 miles

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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H147 VGF is a 1990 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H147 VGF, 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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What year was H147 VGF registered?

H147 VGF is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H147 VGF safe to buy?

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