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J126 NRY

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,670 mi
Last recorded131,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 NRY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 131,670 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,473 miles

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 25 Jun 2013 119,473 miles

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

N/s mirror glass broken

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 117,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2008 113,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 109,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 102,411 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
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J126 NRY is a 1992 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J126 NRY, 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 J126 NRY registered?

J126 NRY is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J126 NRY safe to buy?

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