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H638 KJT

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,232 mi
Last recorded85,232 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 KJT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,232 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,133 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,904 miles

Both front headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,985 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 81,981 miles

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

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

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT SCOREING

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 75,229 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 75,229 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2005 67,057 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 67,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H638 KJT is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H638 KJT, 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

How do I check the history of H638 KJT?

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What year was H638 KJT registered?

H638 KJT is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H638 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 KJT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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