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H836 YYJ

1990 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,196 mi
Last recorded197,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 YYJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 197,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 197,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H836 YYJ is a 1990 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 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 H836 YYJ, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H836 YYJ registered?

H836 YYJ is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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