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RAW 48X

1990 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,160 mi
Last recorded19,160 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 21696,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 48X
MakeRover
Model216
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 19,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 19,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

plastic covering arches

sliaght uneven brake application rear footbrake

Fail 20 Apr 2010 18,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

plastic covering arches

sliaght uneven brake application rear footbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 16,996 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,609 miles

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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RAW 48X is a 1990 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RAW 48X, 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 RAW 48X registered?

RAW 48X is a 1990 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is RAW 48X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAW 48X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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