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J381 VDU

1992 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 VDU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,432 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cooling fan on permanently when vehicle came in topped up resevoir with water advise further investigation

n/s/r sill holed due to corrossion

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,423 miles

Battery insecure

NSR sill weak at rear

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OSR tyre has a perished sidewall & NSR small cuts in outer wall

Slight bind on NSF brake

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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J381 VDU is a 1992 Rover 216I in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J381 VDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J381 VDU?

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What year was J381 VDU registered?

J381 VDU is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 7 May 1992.

Is J381 VDU safe to buy?

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