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G966 LJX

1990 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover 216I110,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 LJX
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 50,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,633 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 49,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 48,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2007 47,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 47,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 46,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no plate cracked

oil leak

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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G966 LJX is a 1990 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 110,244 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 G966 LJX, 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 36 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G966 LJX registered?

G966 LJX is a 1990 Rover 216I, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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