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H891 FGM

1990 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH891 FGM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,554 miles

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

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

front cross member looks slightly corroded, but a limited inspection due to plastic covers fitted

offside and nearside inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease slightly

rear number plate letters are begining to deteriate

slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Fail 6 Jul 2010 109,546 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front cross member looks slightly corroded, but a limited inspection due to plastic covers fitted

offside and nearside inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease slightly

rear number plate letters are begining to deteriate

slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,475 miles

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

a limited inspection to front cross member due to plastic covers fitted

slight corrosion on offside rear inner and outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,328 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front cross member looks slightly corroded, but a limited inspection due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2008 100,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front cross member looks slightly corroded, but a limited inspection due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,749 miles

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

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

limited inspection to front cross member due to plastic covers fitted

nearside door mirror is cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,982 miles

limited inspection to front cross member due to plastic cover fitted. †

slight wear to both front anti roll bar links

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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H891 FGM is a 1990 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H891 FGM, 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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H891 FGM is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H891 FGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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