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H733 UUY

1991 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH733 UUY
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,002 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)

front number plate damaged and delaminating

Fail 15 Oct 2008 82,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front number plate damaged and delaminating

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,813 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 79,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre badly perished

o/s rear wheel arch trim missing

both rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

n/s front brake pads may be low

n/s rear tyre tread getting down in center of tread(2mm)

slight damage to front no. plate & becoming vague.

slight play o/s front suspension

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,379 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 76,344 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 72,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 72,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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H733 UUY is a 1991 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 112,207 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H733 UUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H733 UUY registered?

H733 UUY is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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