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R190 CGU

1997 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 216I78,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 CGU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 100,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 87,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,469 miles

Driver's wiper blade started to split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R190 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,372 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R190 CGU, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R190 CGU?

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What year was R190 CGU registered?

R190 CGU is a 1997 Rover 216I, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R190 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 CGU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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