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J105 UOX

1992 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,198 mi
Last recorded148,198 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ105 UOX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2007 148,198 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Fail 27 Oct 2006 138,675 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,675 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 133,680 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 133,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side rear wheel has slight buckle.

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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J105 UOX is a 1992 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 97,554 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 J105 UOX, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J105 UOX registered?

J105 UOX is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J105 UOX safe to buy?

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