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H393 UUY

1991 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 UUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 136,255 miles

corrosion to sills and underside

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake flex ferrules corroded

stone chip to offside headlamp

Fail 23 Jul 2010 136,196 miles

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

corrosion to sills and underside

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake flex ferrules corroded

stone chip to offside headlamp

Pass 11 Aug 2009 133,881 miles

Heavy body corrossion

Nearisde rear tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn low

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 133,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Heavy body corrossion

Nearisde rear tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn low

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 131,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 131,033 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

alternater belt worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,463 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded and weak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside cv gaitor damp at edges

offside outer cv gaitor heavily perished

offside rear tyre getting low

radiator weak

some play in steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2007 128,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outersills corroded and weak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside cv gaitor damp at edges

offside outer cv gaitor heavily perrished

offside rear tyre getting low

radiator weak

some play in steering rack

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2006 124,354 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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H393 UUY is a 1991 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H393 UUY, 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 H393 UUY registered?

H393 UUY is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 17 April 1991.

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