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H249 GHA

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,765 mi
Last recorded57,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 GHA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,765 miles

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Jan 2020 57,765 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Just needs a new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box has at least 2 holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner tread almost to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 48,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner tread almost to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,178 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 43,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,359 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,365 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,616 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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H249 GHA is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H249 GHA, 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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H249 GHA is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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