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H178 RWA

1990 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 RWA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 124,176 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and split but not considered excessive in condition or movement

Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,168 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and split but not considered excessive in condition or movement

Pass 18 Apr 2007 119,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 115,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H178 RWA is a 1990 Rover 216I 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 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H178 RWA, 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 H178 RWA registered?

H178 RWA is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H178 RWA safe to buy?

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