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H8 FDH

1993 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FDH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 64,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,174 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 63,911 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 63,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody & inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Fail 23 Apr 2022 63,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody & inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 14 May 2021 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 55,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Pass 24 May 2018 53,331 miles

Offside Front shock absorber is damp

both rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Fail 16 May 2018 53,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber is damp

both rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 57,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 48,112 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 46,958 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 46,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 45,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,024 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 42,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 38,770 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,144 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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H8 FDH is a 1993 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 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 H8 FDH, 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 33 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 FDH registered?

H8 FDH is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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