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H266 OOE

1991 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,085 mi
Last recorded292,085 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 OOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 292,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 290,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 286,393 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 282,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 276,741 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 276,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 269,985 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 264,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 262,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 262,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 261,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 261,196 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 258,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 248,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 239,250 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 239,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 230,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 219,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 209,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 209,249 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H266 OOE is a 1991 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H266 OOE, 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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H266 OOE is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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