CarVerify

Free Car Check

G320 JNT

1989 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG320 JNT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,064 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front crossmember & subframe are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 122,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front crossmember & subframe are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 120,825 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is corroding & leaking slightly in places.

O/s front indicator cosmetic lens is missing.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing & starting to leak grease.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 120,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Exhaust is corroding & leaking slightly in places.

O/s front indicator cosmetic lens is missing.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing & starting to leak grease.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,104 miles

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Front crossmember is corroding, have checked as well as possible but there are covers fitted.

Front number plate is cracked.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Slioght play in n/s outer driveshaft joint.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 119,096 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Front crossmember is corroding, have checked as well as possible but there are covers fitted.

Front number plate is cracked.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Slioght play in n/s outer driveshaft joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,823 miles

Both rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 117,815 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 114,133 miles

Both rear suspension bushes are starting to split.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 114,124 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension bushes are starting to split.

Centre & rear exhaust silencers starting to leak.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 111,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 108,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 106,317 miles

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G320 JNT is a 1989 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 G320 JNT, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G320 JNT?

You can check the full history of G320 JNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G320 JNT registered?

G320 JNT is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G320 JNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G320 JNT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G320 JNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G320 JNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.