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H232 YUF

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 YUF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,460 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small play ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 83,460 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small play ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 83,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,595 miles

Offside Rear webb area corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,595 miles

Offside Rear webb area corroded but not excessive

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,615 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,427 miles

Front exhaust swivel joint has a bolt missing

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 80,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake cable to caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake to caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust swivel joint has a bolt missing

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,047 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/rear small brake bind

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,664 miles

o/s outer CV boot in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,473 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,429 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,989 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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H232 YUF is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H232 YUF, 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 H232 YUF registered?

H232 YUF is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H232 YUF shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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