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H894 CAY

1990 Rover 216

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH894 CAY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,388 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 114,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 112,235 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,235 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 111,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,487 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009
Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 102,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,369 miles

Advise as test 811486427232.

Vehicle presented for retest with welding repairs coated.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 100,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate condition to the minimum standard.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,528 miles

As previous test.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 94,606 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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H894 CAY is a 1990 Rover 216 in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H894 CAY, 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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H894 CAY is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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