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H727 FWL

1990 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,774 mi
Last recorded76,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 FWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,761 miles

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,434 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 59,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,315 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,538 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 55,538 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 51,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,897 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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H727 FWL is a 1990 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H727 FWL, 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 H727 FWL registered?

H727 FWL is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H727 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H727 FWL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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