CarVerify

Free Car Check

H54 UAB

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,922 mi
Last recorded79,922 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 UAB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,922 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 79,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 78,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,603 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,055 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 78,055 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 77,448 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 77,111 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (not within measured area)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 20 May 2013 75,641 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,108 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,099 miles

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

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

Advise nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,898 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel arch/sill rusted

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2009 70,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,076 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,992 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H54 UAB is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H54 UAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H54 UAB?

You can check the full history of H54 UAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H54 UAB registered?

H54 UAB is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H54 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H54 UAB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H54 UAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H54 UAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.