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H2 BVS

1990 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,332 mi
Last recorded70,332 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 BVS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all brake calipers wet cannot find any leaks (brakes may have been flushed?)

brake fluid low (not below the min level)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,248 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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H2 BVS is a 1990 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H2 BVS, 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 H2 BVS registered?

H2 BVS is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H2 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 BVS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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