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H970 KPD

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 KPD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,979 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 3 Apr 2007 89,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under side of car generaly corroded with surface rust

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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H970 KPD is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H970 KPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H970 KPD registered?

H970 KPD is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H970 KPD safe to buy?

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