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H861 DEG

1990 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 DEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,656 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,656 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 63,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,176 miles

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

nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,006 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,235 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes as they run through car

Fail 5 Oct 2006 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to check front to rear brake pipes as run through car

Fail 26 Sep 2006 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage to nearside rear sill

unable to see brake pads

various patches of body corrosion

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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H861 DEG is a 1990 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 H861 DEG, 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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H861 DEG is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 20 November 1990.

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