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J227 RFK

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,536 mi
Last recorded104,536 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 RFK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wing showing accident damage

all under body conponants rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wing showing accident damage

all under body conponants rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,421 miles

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

Nearside Front light lens cover missing

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

Offside Front light lens cover missing

accident damage to offside rear

all rear suspension componants rusted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,421 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front light lens cover missing

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

Offside Front light lens cover missing

accident damage to offside rear

all rear suspension componants rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,174 miles

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

nearside and offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,455 miles

nearside front light lens cover missing

offside front light lens cover missing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front light lens cover missing

offside front light lens cover missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,314 miles

ALL front suspention componants corroded

ALL rear suspension componants corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,314 miles

ALL front suspention componants corroded

ALL rear suspension componants corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,056 miles

ALL rear suspension componants showing corrosion

nearside and offside front indicator covers missing

offside rear wheel showing slight brake bind

Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

ALL rear suspension componants showing corrosion

nearside and offside front indicator covers missing

offside rear wheel showing slight brake bind

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,019 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside sill has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2009 80,496 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 80,496 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,054 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 78,054 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

offside front indicator lens missing

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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J227 RFK is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J227 RFK, 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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J227 RFK is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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