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J412 GSN

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,150 mi
Last recorded43,150 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ412 GSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deep cut in osr tyre tred

n/s wing mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

n/s/r suspension bush split

o/s/f lower ball joint split pin wrong size

Fail 16 Jan 2012 40,449 miles

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r suspension bush split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deep cut in osr tyre tred

n/s wing mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

o/s/f lower ball joint split pin wrong size

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 37,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,701 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 35,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,795 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 34,795 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,069 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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J412 GSN is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J412 GSN, 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 J412 GSN registered?

J412 GSN is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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