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H174 DBU

1990 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 DBU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 121,887 miles

brake pipes corroded

cv boots cracking

exhaust blowing

front o/s and n/s linkbar bushs spliting

play in the front n/s ball joint just legal

play in the steering

rear trailing arm bushs splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2007 117,132 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2007 117,040 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,853 miles

brake pipes corroded

cv boot cracking

rear trailin garm bushs cracking

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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H174 DBU is a 1990 Rover 216I in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H174 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H174 DBU registered?

H174 DBU is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H174 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H174 DBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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