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H597 DTL

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 DTL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 68,428 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,763 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 63,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 59,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,831 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 55,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 53,768 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 53,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H597 DTL is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H597 DTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H597 DTL registered?

H597 DTL is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H597 DTL safe to buy?

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