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B9 JTC

1985 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JTC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 109,124 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 106,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,252 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,205 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,917 miles

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 104,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 103,593 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,047 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres age cracks

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 102,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 102,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 102,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 102,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B9 JTC is a 1985 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,910 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 B9 JTC, 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 41 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B9 JTC is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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