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H851 FPC

1990 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,910 mi
Last recorded60,910 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 FPC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 59,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 59,093 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,724 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,904 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 55,904 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,499 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,499 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,978 miles

Passenger door mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,939 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,536 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,778 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 37,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front washers poor but working

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,270 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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H851 FPC is a 1990 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H851 FPC, 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 H851 FPC registered?

H851 FPC is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H851 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H851 FPC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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