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J158 XHO

1991 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,468 mi
Last recorded134,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 XHO
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 134,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advance movement in steering rack

front number plate cracked and water damaged

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads wearing low

parking brake travel high

radiator in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2008 134,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

radiator in poor condition

parking brake travel high

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advance movement in steering rack

front number plate cracked and water damaged

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 118,604 miles

(heavy advisment) n/s/r trailing arm bush badly age cracking may meed attention soon

deep cuts in n/s/r tyre not exposing cord and wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r trailing arm bush age cracking

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2005 111,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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J158 XHO is a 1991 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 112,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J158 XHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J158 XHO registered?

J158 XHO is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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