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H981 CNX

1990 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,820 mi
Last recorded34,820 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 CNX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,782 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 33,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,666 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,902 miles

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 30,470 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 30,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.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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H981 CNX is a 1990 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H981 CNX, 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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What year was H981 CNX registered?

H981 CNX is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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