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J150 DCD

1992 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ150 DCD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,709 miles

Front Heatshield insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 64,510 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 64,500 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 64,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake readings are poor at rear.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,429 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,893 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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J150 DCD is a 1992 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J150 DCD, 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 J150 DCD registered?

J150 DCD is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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