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G362 BPJ

1989 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 BPJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 145,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both ns tyres have worn to 3mm

Fronbt sub frame has been previously welded

Os front indicator outer lens is cracked

Os front tyre has worn to 1.6mm 175/65/14t

Underside of vehicle is very corroded front and rear

Pass 12 Jun 2013 141,970 miles

RADIATOR VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE REPLACMENT

WASHERS POOR / WIPERS POOR

Pass 15 Jun 2012 138,383 miles

1. RADIATOR EXCESSIVELY DETERIOATED! HOSES TOO. ADVISE CHNAGE ASAP!

2. SOME UNDERSIDE CORROSION

3. INNER DRIVE SHAFT CV BOOTS SLIGHT WEEP GREASE SUGGEST NEW CLIPS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 134,326 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 134,326 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 124,934 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 124,934 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 116,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 111,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 108,200 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 108,200 miles

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

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

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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G362 BPJ is a 1989 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G362 BPJ, 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.

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G362 BPJ is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 4 November 1989.

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