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H579 XYJ

1990 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 XYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,115 miles

cambelt last changed?

corrosion starting on offside rear wheel arch

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside screen washers poorly aimed

offside front door window wont open fully

rear exhaust section in poor condition

various slight fluid leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,202 miles

as test 134264896115

Fail 13 Jul 2006 81,202 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

hi-line stop lamp not working.

o/s door mirror glass secured with tape

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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H579 XYJ is a 1990 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,413 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 H579 XYJ, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H579 XYJ registered?

H579 XYJ is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H579 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H579 XYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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