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J33 ROV

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,521 mi
Last recorded32,521 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 ROV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 32,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bottom section of wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bottom section of wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear fog light switch did not work when first checked

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,843 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 31,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Jun 2022 31,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,531 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 28 May 2020 28,451 miles

NS outer sill corroded

OSR tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,514 miles

front exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 11 May 2016 24,321 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 24,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 23,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,077 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 17 May 2013 22,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

headlight stalk requires attention soon

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear sill/arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlight stalk requires attention soon

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear sill/arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 20,467 miles

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 27 May 2008 19,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,915 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 18,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 18,260 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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J33 ROV is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 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 J33 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 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J33 ROV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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