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H96 GDD

1990 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 GDD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2009 146,455 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 140,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 140,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 134,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 134,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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H96 GDD is a 1990 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H96 GDD, 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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H96 GDD is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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