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H59 HLW

1991 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,807 mi
Last recorded73,807 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 HLW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,623 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 72,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,591 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,908 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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H59 HLW is a 1991 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H59 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H59 HLW registered?

H59 HLW is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 27 June 1991.

Is H59 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H59 HLW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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