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J106 FTS

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,330 mi
Last recorded88,330 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 FTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,330 miles

all brake fexi hose furrels slightly corroded

engien slight oil leak

front brake discs worn and scoreed

nsf tyre worn on edges perished and cracked

nsr tyre perished and cracked starting to mishape

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder/edge,perished and cracked

osr outer sill slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

underside of car covered in underseal

welding repair to front subframe

Fail 16 Mar 2009 88,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake fexi hose furrels slightly corroded

engien slight oil leak

front brake discs worn and scoreed

nsf tyre worn on edges perished and cracked

nsr tyre perished and cracked starting to mishape

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder/edge,perished and cracked

osr outer sill slight corrosion

osr tyre perished and cracked

slight play in steering rack

underside of car covered in underseal

welding repair to front subframe

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 83,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 80,473 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J106 FTS is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J106 FTS, 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 J106 FTS registered?

J106 FTS is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J106 FTS safe to buy?

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