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J230 HOW

1991 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,171 mi
Last recorded156,171 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 HOW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 156,171 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 146,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 136,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 136,919 miles

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

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

uneven wear on front tyres

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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J230 HOW is a 1991 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 112,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J230 HOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J230 HOW registered?

J230 HOW is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J230 HOW safe to buy?

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