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H962 RNP

1990 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 RNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 119,557 miles

All four tyres cracking due to age.

Both drive shaft poor dampers cracking/split.

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 119,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four tyres cracking due to age.

Both drive shaft poor dampers cracking/split.

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,070 miles

Both c.v boot cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Front and rear anti-roll bar links rubbers cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,436 miles

Both c.v boots cracking.

Drag from nearside front brake.

Front and rear anti-roll bar link rubbers cracking.

Front brake discs and pads 3000 miles left.

Nearside rear suspension arm front bushes poor.

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 116,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Both c.v boots cracking.

Drag from nearside front brake.

Front and rear anti-roll bar link rubbers cracking.

Front brake discs and pads 3000 miles left.

Nearside rear suspension arm front bushes poor.

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both sills corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2015 114,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both sills corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,937 miles

Both c.v boots cracking.

Both rear anti-roll bar rubbers splitting.

slight drag from nearside front brake.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 112,896 miles

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

Both c.v boots cracking.

Both rear anti-roll bar rubbers splitting.

slight drag from nearside front brake.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,086 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,446 miles

Both c.v boots cracking.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both c.v boots cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,408 miles

Both c.v boots cracking.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside washer jet inoperative.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 107,407 miles

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

Both c.v boots cracking.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside washer jet inoperative.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 103,614 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake is tight

Fail 22 Oct 2009 103,614 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake is tight

Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,697 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking in sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 99,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 96,889 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 96,889 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 94,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 94,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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H962 RNP is a 1990 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H962 RNP, 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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H962 RNP is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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