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H252 HVS

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,496 mi
Last recorded120,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 HVS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 120,496 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 120,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side washer jet has only one working, near side front tyre is low outer edge, near side rear tyre is perished, off side handbrake readings are low, both rear suspension arms stabiliser bushes are worn

Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,940 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 117,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear number plate is starting to fade, front number plate is damaged, both rear suspension arm rubber mounts are worn and perished

Fail 15 May 2008 117,917 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both sills are starting to blister

front washers are high, handbrake needs adjusting, front number plate is damaged, oil leak from engine, slight play in off side of rack, slight bind front brakes, rear suspension arms stabiliser bushes are corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 114,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 110,141 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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H252 HVS is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H252 HVS, 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 H252 HVS registered?

H252 HVS is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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