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J237 SPJ

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,579 mi
Last recorded53,579 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 SPJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 53,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 48,225 miles

both inner track rods have slight play

wiper arm fouling on bonnet when raised

Fail 1 Nov 2007 48,136 miles

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

front wiper blades split 18".

o/s drive shaft gaitors seeping grease.

o/s handbrake effort low.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,262 miles

n/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished. †o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished & outer secureing clip loose & slightly leaking grease req's attention. †travel in hand brake lever.

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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J237 SPJ is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J237 SPJ, 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 J237 SPJ registered?

J237 SPJ is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J237 SPJ safe to buy?

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