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J207 UWK

1992 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,420 mi
Last recorded106,420 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 UWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside number plate bulb dimly lit

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake drum backing plates corroded

hand brake travel high

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 106,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside number plate bulb dimly lit

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake drum backing plates corroded

hand brake travel high

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both rear brake drum backing plates corroded

hand brake travel high

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Wing Corroding

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end plate/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,684 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,483 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack has a slight leak of fluid

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,482 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack has a slight leak of fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on body

Slight corrosion on rear brake back plates

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion on body

Slight corrosion on rear brake back plates

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both brakes slightly binding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,543 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,606 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,749 miles

n/s/r outer sill & rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,802 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,907 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 61,289 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,760 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,760 miles

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

could not see front brake pads clearly.

n/s/r outer sill corroded

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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J207 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J207 UWK, 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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J207 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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