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H290 YAU

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,862 mi
Last recorded80,862 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 YAU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,862 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osr trailing arm bush getting weak

175-65-r14

boot intermittent in opening

front brake pads around 70% worn visual inspection only

front washer jets particaaly blocked

nsf cv gaiter badly weak not split

nsr trailing arm bush getting weak

rear number plate letters starting to crack up

slight blow from center exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,193 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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H290 YAU is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H290 YAU, 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 H290 YAU registered?

H290 YAU is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 18 February 1991.

Is H290 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 YAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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