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J214 FSL

1992 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 FSL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear upper wheel arch surface corrosion.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 96,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear upper wheel arch surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,686 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill recommend attention

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteroirated

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,819 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/ scrubbed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Water level low recommend attention

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 93,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/ scrubbed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Water level low recommend attention

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,251 miles

Exhaust system corroded, slight leakage, recommend replace.

Offside steering rack gaiter, slight split, recommend replace.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 86,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,818 miles

Front Brake Pads, approx 70% worn, recommend further inspection in near future.

Keep check on Offside Rear Tyre wear, Limit 1.6mm.

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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J214 FSL is a 1992 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J214 FSL, 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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What year was J214 FSL registered?

J214 FSL is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J214 FSL safe to buy?

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