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J165 HBK

1991 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,552 mi
Last recorded167,552 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 HBK
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2008 167,552 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight free play detected in steering rack at road wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 161,692 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 156,050 miles

o/s and n/s of steering rack worn only just passed mot test

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2005 148,721 miles

all tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s and n/s cv boots cracked and perished

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

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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J165 HBK is a 1991 Rover 216I in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J165 HBK, 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 J165 HBK registered?

J165 HBK is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J165 HBK safe to buy?

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