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H34 DFL

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH34 DFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,184 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,194 miles

2) Slight wear in steering rack.

3) N/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorating.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,683 miles

1.slight play/noise in steering rack 2.coolant level low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 75,683 miles

1.slight play/noise in steering rack 2.coolant level low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,601 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,643 miles

both front cv boots perished

Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,408 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,408 miles

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

1) N/S Inner drive shaft gaiter lose.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,783 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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H34 DFL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H34 DFL, 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 H34 DFL registered?

H34 DFL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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