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J271 HBP

1991 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 HBP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,381 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Front brake pads getting low

Slight damage noted to front number plate

Slight exhaust blow at welded repair (down pipe)

Washer pipe too short - sugest replacement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,381 miles

Both rear radius arm bushes starting to de-bond.

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage noted to front number plate

Slight exhaust blow at welded repair (down pipe)

Washer pipe too short - sugest replacement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,016 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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J271 HBP is a 1991 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 112,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J271 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J271 HBP registered?

J271 HBP is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J271 HBP safe to buy?

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