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J128 WDU

1992 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 WDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 66,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,228 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 66,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,853 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 65,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 65,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,473 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 64,473 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 63,880 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 63,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,929 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,107 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 61,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,346 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 60,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 59,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 57,530 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,231 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 May 2007 54,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 54,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,010 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 53,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 51,000 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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J128 WDU is a 1992 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J128 WDU, 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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J128 WDU is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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