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H189 FOR

1991 Rover 216

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 FOR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,126 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,401 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 107,408 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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H189 FOR is a 1991 Rover 216 in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H189 FOR, 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 H189 FOR registered?

H189 FOR is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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