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H451 MBL

1991 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 MBL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,821 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Exhaust smoke [blue]

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge [185/60/14/h]

Rad in poor condition

Welded patches on sills are becoming corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Exhaust smoke [blue]

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge [185/60/14/h]

Rad in poor condition

Welded patches on sills are becoming corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,351 miles

Both front coil springs are becoming corroded

Both outer cv boots are cracking

Both outer sills are becoming corroded

Ns rear tyre tread is cracking

Os front tyre is wearing on inner edge 2mm [185/60/14h]

oil leak from engine area

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,351 miles

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

Both front coil springs are becoming corroded

Both outer cv boots are cracking

Both outer sills are becoming corroded

Ns rear tyre tread is cracking

Os front tyre is wearing on inner edge 2mm [185/60/14h]

Os rack gaiter has pin hole

Wheel alignment may be required

oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,577 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2009 80,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,341 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 78,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,937 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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H451 MBL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H451 MBL, 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 H451 MBL registered?

H451 MBL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 21 June 1991.

Is H451 MBL safe to buy?

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