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J275 DAP

1991 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 DAP
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 135,276 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 135,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 133,854 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 133,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J275 DAP 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J275 DAP, 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 J275 DAP registered?

J275 DAP is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J275 DAP safe to buy?

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