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H290 BOU

1991 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,010 mi
Last recorded141,010 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 BOU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2008 141,010 miles

o-s front brake binding

play in steering

Pass 26 Apr 2007 139,491 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 133,946 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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H290 BOU is a 1991 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H290 BOU, 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 H290 BOU registered?

H290 BOU is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H290 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 BOU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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