MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside mirror cracked. †Slight corrosion in both rear and offside front wheel arches. Fuel filler pipe & tank starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
emissions very slow to come within spec - engine management light illuminated
nearside door mirror cracked. †slight corrosion in both rear and offside front wheel arches. fuel filler pipes and tank starting to corrode
Front No.plate cracked. Corrosion starting both rear outer sills, Both O/S arches & N/S/F arch. Slight wear O/S balljoint. Slight cracking rear suspension trailing arm bushes.
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front No.plate cracked. Corrosion starting both rear outer sills, O/S wheel arches & N/S/F wheel arch. Slight wear O/S balljoint. Slight cracking rear suspension trailing arm bushes.
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front No.Plate cracked. Corrosion starting both rear outer sills, Both O/S arches & N/S/F arch. Slight wear O/S/F suspension balljoint. Slight cracking rear suspension trailing arm bushes.
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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J256 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 J256 UWK, 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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J256 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 18 May 1992.
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