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H832 XCD

1990 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,573 mi
Last recorded64,573 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 XCD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,573 miles

most suspension components showing moderate surface corrosion due to vehicle being stored

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre slight cracking perishing around tread areas

steering wheel grip /bonding starting to seperate from centre core

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,125 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

steering wheel grip -bonding starting to seperate from centre core

Fail 11 Sep 2008 64,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heat shield loose on exhaust

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

steering wheel grip -bonding starting to seperate from centre core

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,571 miles

near side front bumper slight damage no sharp protruding edges

near side front tyre cracked around sidewall also worn inner edge

near side outer constant velocity joint gaitor cracked (not leaking)

offside front tyre worn inside edges

offside rear tyre perished around tread and side wall area

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,464 miles

offside front tyre side wall slight damage due to kerbing

slight/moderate corrosion to front flexi brake hoses

sterring cover delaminating from centre core

surface corrosion to most of front & rear suspension components ( due to lack of use)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side front constant velocity joint gaitor cracked (not leaking)

near side front tyre slightly perished around side wall area

offside front tyre side wall slight damage due to kerbing

slight surface corrsion to most front and rear suspension components due to vehicles lack of use

slight/moderate surface corrosion to front flexible brake hoses

steering wheel cover slightly delaminating from centre core

Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,819 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 61,819 miles

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

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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H832 XCD is a 1990 Rover 216 in Grey 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 H832 XCD, 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 H832 XCD registered?

H832 XCD is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H832 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H832 XCD 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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