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J398 UPA

1992 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 UPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,045 miles

ns front brake osr brakes sticky

os bottom ball joint starting to wear

Fail 19 Mar 2007 113,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

earthing problem nearside rear light cluster

offside dip has poor pattern

play in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,780 miles

earthing problem nearside rear light cluster

offside dip has poor pattern

play in steering

Pass 11 Mar 2006 109,241 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 109,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J398 UPA is a 1992 Rover 216 in Turquoise 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 J398 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J398 UPA registered?

J398 UPA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 9 May 1992.

Is J398 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 UPA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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