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H602 YGW

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH602 YGW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,865 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,464 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,696 miles

exhaust corroded (rear)

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,699 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,886 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,601 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front c v joint knocking on full lock

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,471 miles

Cracking in rear tyres

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

Oil leak

Power steering operation extremely light

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,353 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,400 miles

n/s non obligatory mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,464 miles

Oil leak

Non Obligatory Mirror Missing

Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Non Obligatory Mirror Missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight cracking in nearside front tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,791 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WAERING LOW + IN POOR CONDITION.

ADVISE - PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,030 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ADVISE - NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS.

ADVISE - PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL-JOINT.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,508 miles

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,514 miles

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

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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H602 YGW is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H602 YGW, 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 H602 YGW registered?

H602 YGW is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is H602 YGW safe to buy?

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