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J246 RJT

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 RJT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,539 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 84,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,045 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,165 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

moisture in o/s headlight

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear to o/s wiper

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,001 miles

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 RJT is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJT, 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 RJT registered?

J246 RJT is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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