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H43 KEL

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 KEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 103,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,940 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported x 2 rubber mounts (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front door step corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 101,769 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front door step corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,359 miles

Exhaust mountings becoming weak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion on offside front wing

Slight perishing on both rear tyre walls

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,311 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion o/s front wheel arch

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion o/s front wheel arch

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,499 miles

headlamp covers protectors cloudy

Pass 12 Jan 2006 85,647 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 85,647 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to limits.

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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H43 KEL is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H43 KEL, 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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H43 KEL is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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