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J253 WVN

1992 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 WVN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 86,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 85,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,217 miles

parking brake could be better

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexible brake hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

alternator drive belt in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2020 76,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,619 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,576 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 75,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J253 WVN is a 1992 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J253 WVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J253 WVN registered?

J253 WVN is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J253 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 WVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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