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H227 XHV

1991 Rover 216I

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 XHV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 104,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 92,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 90,425 miles

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter weaping

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2006 90,425 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter weaping

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 26 May 2005 86,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/r door & sill

signs of oil leakage

Fail 26 May 2005 86,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/r door & sill

front tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of oil leakage

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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H227 XHV is a 1991 Rover 216I in Beige 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 H227 XHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H227 XHV registered?

H227 XHV is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H227 XHV safe to buy?

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