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J2 SGA

1992 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SGA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 54,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 30,183 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,556 miles

offside outer cv in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,645 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering lock failed to engage

tailgate does not latch securly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 17,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering lock failed to engage

tailgate does not latch securly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,438 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,435 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,829 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 15,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,477 miles

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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J2 SGA is a 1992 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J2 SGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 SGA registered?

J2 SGA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J2 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 SGA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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