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J283 RRD

1991 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,239 mi
Last recorded149,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 216I112,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 RRD
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 149,239 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 149,239 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 144,237 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 144,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 134,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 134,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2005 129,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 129,748 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J283 RRD is a 1991 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J283 RRD, 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 J283 RRD registered?

J283 RRD is a 1991 Rover 216I, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J283 RRD safe to buy?

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