MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake imbalance near maximum limit.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight corrosian o/s/r sill/arches.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both inner and outer sills corroded
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parkbrake o/s lazy.
Stone chip in windscreen.
boht outer sills corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s outer sill corroded
play in steering rack
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES
O/S REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
REAR OF N/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J238 TFA is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J238 TFA, 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 J238 TFA registered?
J238 TFA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1992.
Is J238 TFA safe to buy?
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