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H423 MGM

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,286 mi
Last recorded72,286 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 MGM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 72,286 miles

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

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

repaire to offside rear outer sill

Fail 11 May 2009 72,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front mirror cracked

offside and nearside front lower ball jiont rubbers split

Pass 6 May 2008 68,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 68,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,100 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

radiator in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres perished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,256 miles

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

n/s wing mirror lense cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2006 63,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s wing mirror lense cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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H423 MGM is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H423 MGM, 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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H423 MGM is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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