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H389 YCJ

1991 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 YCJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 103,566 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both CV boots perishing

Corrosion. all wheel arches

Corrosion. both doors

Nearside front wiper blade split

Reag registration plate distorted

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

Pass 23 May 2008 101,180 miles

nearside and offside dip beam on minimum height

Fail 17 May 2008 100,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 96,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 96,809 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,077 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 92,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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H389 YCJ is a 1991 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H389 YCJ, 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 H389 YCJ registered?

H389 YCJ is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 5 June 1991.

Is H389 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 YCJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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