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J326 UWK

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,652 mi
Last recorded80,652 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 UWK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/Front tyre starting to perish

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,307 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

slight bind n/s front brake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield corroded

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,471 miles

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

battery insecure

front number plate delaminating

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2006 71,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

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

front no plate delaminating

n/s mirror insecure

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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J326 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 J326 UWK, 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.

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What year was J326 UWK registered?

J326 UWK is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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