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J160 SBW

1992 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,135 mi
Last recorded69,135 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 SBW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 69,135 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,130 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 64,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 60,687 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 60,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 55,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,222 miles

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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J160 SBW is a 1992 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J160 SBW, 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 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J160 SBW registered?

J160 SBW is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 17 May 1992.

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