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H526 XFM

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 XFM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 79,021 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 77,523 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 75,718 miles

General under body/component corrosion

Pass 11 May 2022 73,868 miles

General under body and component corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,624 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above Windscreen, Driver`s Side (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross Member, Under Radiator & Driver`s Side Tie Rod (6.1.A.1)

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,609 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above Windscreen, Driver`s Side (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross Member, Under Radiator & Driver`s Side Tie Rod (6.1.A.1)

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,555 miles

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Roof near windscreen corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward edge of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear All suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,555 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near rear join with rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Roof near windscreen corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward edge of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear All suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near anti-roll bar mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,771 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,311 miles

brake service

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,479 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,264 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,139 miles

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

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

brake service

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake service

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,471 miles

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

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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H526 XFM is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H526 XFM, 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 H526 XFM registered?

H526 XFM is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 11 February 1991.

Is H526 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H526 XFM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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