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V890 HNP

1999 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 HNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,960 miles

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

corosion on o/s rear outer sill

damage to lower windscreen

windscreen wipers have no park

Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,960 miles

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

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

corosion on o/s rear outer sill

damage to lower windscreen

windscreen wipers have no park

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,211 miles

brake fluid level low

light output from o/s headlamp unit weak

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

slight engine oil leak

windscreen damaged - but not in drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid level low

light output from o/s headlamp unit weak

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

slight engine oil leak

windscreen damaged - but not in drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges especially o/s/f

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn on edges especially o/s/f

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,318 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,162 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,005 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,195 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cuts in tread not deep ok at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 19,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V890 HNP is a 1999 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 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 V890 HNP, 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 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V890 HNP is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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