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J246 NFH

1992 Rover 216

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 NFH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,848 miles

near side front sill corroded

near side rear tyre close to limit

off side head lamp damaged but pattern good

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front sill corroded

near side rear tyre close to limit

off side head lamp damaged but pattern good

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,363 miles

near side sill corroded in various places

off side rear tyreunder inflated

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,471 miles

near side sill member starting to corrode

slight interaction between rear side lights and indicators

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,601 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.SLIGHT INTERACTION R LIGHTS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SILLS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S/R+N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.SLIGHT INTERACTION R LIGHTS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SILLS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,458 miles

CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN/PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,458 miles

CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN/PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,117 miles

BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

N/S/R MUD FLAP LOOSE.O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST LEAKS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S REPEATER LOOSE.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,667 miles

MINOR CORROSION MISC BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS+SILLS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.R TRAILIN G ARMS VOID BUSHES SPLIT.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,470 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,470 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 72,620 miles

F DISC PADS CLOSE LIMIT? O/S+N/S INDICATOR REPEATERS LOOSE WASHER DELIVERY POOR N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT GREASE CONTAMINATION O/S/F HUB GENERAL CORROSION N/S/R VOID BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

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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J246 NFH is a 1992 Rover 216 in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J246 NFH, 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 J246 NFH registered?

J246 NFH is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J246 NFH safe to buy?

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