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H208 XGO

1991 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 XGO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 123,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside door and wing

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front cv boot perished

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 118,099 miles

Offside driveshaft in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 113,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 109,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 109,734 miles

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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H208 XGO is a 1991 Rover 216I in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 112,207 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 H208 XGO, 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 35 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H208 XGO registered?

H208 XGO is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H208 XGO safe to buy?

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