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J35 FES

1992 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 FES
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 119,762 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 115,141 miles

nearside front belt stalk cover missing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,047 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,897 miles

both rear large trailing arm bushes deteriorating

brake compensator damp,no leak found

brake fluid low

n/s/f seatbelt clasp plastic broken

o/s headlamp,n/s/f side light,o/s number plate light all worked once tapped

Fail 12 Jun 2010 110,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear large trailing arm bushes deteriorating

brake compensator damp,no leak found

brake fluid low

n/s/f seatbelt clasp plastic broken

o/s headlamp,n/s/f side light,o/s number plate light all worked once tapped

Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,237 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic shroud missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk

Fail 29 Jun 2009 108,237 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic shroud missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk

Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f seat belt buckle outer plastic case damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Sep 2008 106,140 miles

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f seat belt buckle outer plastic case damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2007 103,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 103,277 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

corrosion to n/s/f drive shaft under damper rubber

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2006 100,351 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2005 97,757 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 97,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 number plate deteriorating

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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J35 FES is a 1992 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J35 FES, 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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J35 FES is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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