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J28 ROV

1993 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 21694,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 ROV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,577 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,577 miles

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

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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J28 ROV is a 1993 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,896 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 J28 ROV, 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 33 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 J28 ROV registered?

J28 ROV is a 1993 Rover 216, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is J28 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 ROV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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