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H297 DDL

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 DDL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,432 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

knocking noise to steering system

n/s/f tyre wearing low

play to steering system

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,674 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

slight play to o/s/f seat

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,481 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 71,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r service brake performance slightly down

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,415 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust rubber mountings badly perished

exhaust tailbox corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edge

o/s/f driveshaft badly corroded around counter balance weight

Fail 2 Nov 2013 69,279 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust rubber mountings badly perished

exhaust tailbox corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edge

o/s/f driveshaft badly corroded around counter balance weight

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,848 miles

exhaust mountings starting to perrihs

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to perrish

Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,844 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

exhaust mountings starting to perrihs

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to perrish

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,148 miles

exhaust mounting starting to corrode

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

n/s/r suspension bush starting to perrish

slight damaged to n/s door mirror

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,306 miles

exhaust mountings starting to perrish

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

rear tyre treds wearing low

slight damage to n/s door mirror

slight leak to centre exhaust section

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,538 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alternator drive belt missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 55,663 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear trailing arm bush starting to perish

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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H297 DDL is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 H297 DDL, 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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H297 DDL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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