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H718 GLB

1990 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 GLB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate has started to delaminate

o/s rear trailing arm bush has been fitted incorrectly

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear trailing arm bushes have been incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate has started to delaminate

Fail 21 Feb 2008 44,541 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear trailing arm bushes are fitted incorectly but still supporting suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,541 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear trailing arm bushes are fitted incorectly but still supporting suspension

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,439 miles

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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H718 GLB is a 1990 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H718 GLB, 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 H718 GLB registered?

H718 GLB is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H718 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H718 GLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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