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H286 XMY

1990 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 XMY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension components

engine light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

oil residue on the engine

underside of the chassis has been under sealed

Fail 14 Aug 2013 133,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension components

engine light on

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

oil residue on the engine

underside of the chassis has been under sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2012 135,490 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 132,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Aug 2011 132,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2010 127,178 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to exhaust

damage to radiator

n/s/ handbrake cable has damage to outter casing

n/s/f cv boot cracking

n/s/f seat belt frayed but not weakened

n/s/r seat belt frayed but not weakened

oil leak

slight corrosion to front springs

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 13 Aug 2009 120,008 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 120,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 108,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,945 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 100,873 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H286 XMY is a 1990 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H286 XMY, 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 H286 XMY registered?

H286 XMY is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H286 XMY safe to buy?

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