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J216 GMA

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 GMA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,658 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,688 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J216 GMA is a 1992 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J216 GMA, 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 J216 GMA registered?

J216 GMA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J216 GMA safe to buy?

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