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H388 CBA

1990 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 CBA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 68,191 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 59,846 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine overheats

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,496 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 58,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corosion to nearside rear and offside rear outer sills

Offside wiper split

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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H388 CBA is a 1990 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H388 CBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H388 CBA registered?

H388 CBA is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H388 CBA safe to buy?

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