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H478 FEA

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 FEA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 131,336 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 131,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 125,961 miles

Back box just hold and blowing

Both rear tires starting to crack and perish.

Front reg plate is slightly cracked.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Back box just hold and blowing

Both rear tires starting to crack and perish.

Front reg plate is slightly cracked.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 121,121 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,121 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn down on inner edges

Offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 116,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,116 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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H478 FEA is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H478 FEA, 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 H478 FEA registered?

H478 FEA is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is H478 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H478 FEA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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