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J38 UOG

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 UOG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,305 miles

skirts fitted over rear outer sills

Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

skirts fitted over rear outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,460 miles

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

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

osr showing signs of rust under vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,877 miles

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

Oil leak

small pin holes in rear exhaust box.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,631 miles

o/s/r wheel arch scratched †front wheels been curbed †o/s door mirror taped up

Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,631 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

o/s/r wheel arch scratched †front wheels been curbed †o/s door mirror taped up

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,937 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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J38 UOG is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J38 UOG, 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 J38 UOG registered?

J38 UOG is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J38 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J38 UOG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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