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H49 EKO

1991 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,616 mi
Last recorded204,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 EKO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 204,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 204,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 200,984 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorating

slight freeplay in n/s steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2012 200,984 miles

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

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

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorating

slight freeplay in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 196,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 196,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 190,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 190,358 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 184,198 miles

o/s cv gaiter cracking

o/s/r trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2008 179,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 179,106 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 170,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 160,597 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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H49 EKO is a 1991 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H49 EKO, 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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H49 EKO is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1991.

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