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H297 HHC

1991 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 HHC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,038 miles

Front number plate cracking

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

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

Offside rear tyre racking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,199 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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H297 HHC is a 1991 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H297 HHC, 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 H297 HHC registered?

H297 HHC is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H297 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H297 HHC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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