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J238 TFA

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,519 mi
Last recorded163,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 TFA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 163,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 163,502 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 161,218 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 159,050 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 159,050 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 156,506 miles

boht outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 154,152 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2007 154,152 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 151,803 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2005 148,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 148,836 miles

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.

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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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.

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