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H609 AYJ

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 AYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,057 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,285 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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 ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,133 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyres are perishing on the sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2015 120,864 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust system deteriating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,889 miles

Oil leak

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Feb 2012 117,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/ front chassis rail damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,555 miles

O/S/F CHASSIS & FLOOR CORRODED

SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Fail 5 Feb 2010 115,396 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED & WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN - ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,396 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED & WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN - ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,009 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 113,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 112,417 miles

Off side rear door sill repaired. Some light corrosion present.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 112,417 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear door sill repaired. Some light corrosion present.

Fail 30 Dec 2006 110,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2006 110,643 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2005 108,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 108,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

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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H609 AYJ is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H609 AYJ, 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 H609 AYJ registered?

H609 AYJ is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 8 February 1991.

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