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H85 YGF

1991 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 YGF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 106,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 102,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 95,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,566 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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H85 YGF is a 1991 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H85 YGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H85 YGF registered?

H85 YGF is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 4 July 1991.

Is H85 YGF safe to buy?

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