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H237 CMF

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 CMF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,571 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 146,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 142,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,445 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 142,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 136,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,514 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 130,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,499 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 124,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,634 miles

175-65/R14

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

rear exhaust box mountings weak and craking up

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,478 miles

advise bonnent does not always lock/latch at times

slight knock on steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2009 115,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise bonnent does not always lock/latch at times

slight knock on steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 110,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,257 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,226 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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H237 CMF is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H237 CMF, 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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H237 CMF is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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