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H587 HLU

1991 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,433 mi
Last recorded51,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH587 HLU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 51,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 51,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,344 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust pipe.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight cracking on n/s o/s front outer anti-roll bar link bushes.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 29 May 2013 47,639 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,727 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Damage to front number plate.

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 27 May 2011 45,132 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 27 May 2011 45,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 May 2010 43,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged no white light showing

Fail 26 May 2010 43,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged no white light showing

Fail 19 May 2009 41,663 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 34,088 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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H587 HLU is a 1991 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H587 HLU, 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 H587 HLU registered?

H587 HLU is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H587 HLU safe to buy?

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