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H424 NWO

1991 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,621 mi
Last recorded166,621 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH424 NWO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 166,621 miles

corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Nov 2012 166,621 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 15 Nov 2011 163,371 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 163,371 miles

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

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

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

1. corrosion on inner sills

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 161,183 miles

1. plastic over sills fitted.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 157,702 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 157,702 miles

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

1. rear number plate faded

corrosion on under frame

Pass 21 Nov 2008 154,854 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 154,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 151,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 151,167 miles

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

1. corrosion on rear suspesion members 2. perishing on two rear radius arms bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 148,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear syspension members

light perishing right hand rear tyre

right hand mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2005 145,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H424 NWO is a 1991 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H424 NWO, 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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H424 NWO is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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