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J232 RBA

1992 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 RBA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,150 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wing slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,148 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wing slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 87,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 87,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rust c/side rear panel lower

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,738 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 May 2011 85,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 85,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 81,287 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 81,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 78,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 78,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 76,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 72,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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J232 RBA is a 1992 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J232 RBA, 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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J232 RBA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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