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J149 RMJ

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 RMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,350 miles

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

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

some damage to front registration plate.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

some damage to front registration plate.

Pass 8 May 2008 70,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 67,840 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 67,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 61,605 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 60,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J149 RMJ is a 1992 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J149 RMJ, 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 J149 RMJ registered?

J149 RMJ is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J149 RMJ safe to buy?

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