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J167 FOU

1991 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 FOU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 149,991 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 149,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension rubber bushes started to de bond

offside rear hand brake poor

rear exhaust box badly corraded

Pass 5 Jan 2006 148,903 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 148,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covered in oil

front anti-roll bar link joint bush's splitting

offside handbrake performance poor

rear radius arm bush's de-bonded

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm top bush

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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J167 FOU is a 1991 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J167 FOU, 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 J167 FOU registered?

J167 FOU is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J167 FOU safe to buy?

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