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H438 YGX

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 YGX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,249 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,549 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil seepege from n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,549 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil seepege from n/s steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,380 miles

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

slight oil leak nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,309 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

slight oil leak nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,845 miles

oil around near side of rack o/s/r trailing arm bush spliting /rear bush/

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,524 miles

stone chips in o/s/f head lamp lens o/s/r trailing arm bush spliting

Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

stone chips in o/s/f head lamp lens o/s/r trailing arm bush spliting

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,013 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE POWER STEERING LEAKING SLIGHTLY EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,497 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 88,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,649 miles

front tyres cracking stone chip in off side head lamp lens

Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,333 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush spliting

Pass 1 Oct 2005 64,198 miles

both rear radus arm bushes split pads 50% worn rust in n/s/ outer sill

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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H438 YGX is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H438 YGX, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H438 YGX registered?

H438 YGX is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 18 October 1990.

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