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VF 78

1991 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

134,635 mi
Last recorded134,635 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF 78
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 134,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to rear of offside rear inner wheel arch

front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside front brake binding slightly and disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 132,017 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Fail 8 Jul 2010 132,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach tyhe ply or chords

Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

long hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2009 129,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 126,535 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wore on inside and perished

offside wing mirror not fully secured

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 24 May 2008 126,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

alternator belt missing

high pressure in cooling system

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and perished

offside wing mirror not fully secure

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2007 122,227 miles

front brake discs corroded

front subframes in poor condition

n/s/r tyre well worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2007 122,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre well worn on inside edge

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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VF 78 is a 1991 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 VF 78, 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 35 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF 78 registered?

VF 78 is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is VF 78 safe to buy?

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