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H226 GLL

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,994 mi
Last recorded176,994 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 GLL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 176,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 173,617 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corrodded and holed outer sill has been repaired/welded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting close to fail 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner /outer sill lip corrodded and seperating

Pass 10 Aug 2019 171,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 171,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear large cracks in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre pipe corroded

oil cooler pipes for power steering are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 171,439 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 171,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 171,176 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 171,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 170,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 4 Dec 2012 169,429 miles

engine & gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 169,428 miles

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

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)

engine & gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 167,433 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front inner c/v gaiters leaking grease

Fail 5 Dec 2011 167,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front inner c/v gaiters leaking grease

Pass 6 Dec 2010 165,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 163,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 161,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 158,562 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 158,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 154,443 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 154,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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H226 GLL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H226 GLL, 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 H226 GLL registered?

H226 GLL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 8 January 1991.

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