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H612 PUX

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,042 mi
Last recorded69,042 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH612 PUX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,585 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded

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

both rear outer arches corroded

wipers wont turn off from intermittent

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2021 66,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,670 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,526 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,157 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)

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,092 miles

rear silencer to centre connecting pipe corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 61,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 61,088 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre walls perished.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,914 miles

n/s/f tyre walls perished.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,113 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,626 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 53,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,566 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,638 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroding.

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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H612 PUX is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H612 PUX, 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 H612 PUX registered?

H612 PUX is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H612 PUX safe to buy?

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